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zipless design

zipless design

8.2
A style of clothing or bag without zippers that looks smooth and simple
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : diseño sin cremallera
  • Her dress features a zipless design, making it easy to slip on and off.

Examples

  • Many modern handbags now use a zipless design for a minimalist look.

  • Many fashion brands are now embracing zipless designs for their elegance.

  • The zipless design adds elegance to the outfit.

  • The dress featured a stunning zipless design that captivated everyone.

  • The zipless design of her dress made it both elegant and easy to wear.

  • This modern jacket showcases a zipless design, emphasizing a sleek silhouette.

  • Fashion designers often prefer a zipless design to create a more streamlined appearance.

Surface Forms

zipless design singular
zipless designs plural

Morphology

zipless + design

The meaning 'a style of clothing made without zippers' is directly and compositionally derived from 'zipless' (without a zipper) + 'design' (style or plan). This follows regular English morphology and noun combination, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent meanings would readily understand it.

Etymology

Zipless design comes from the simple idea of clothes or bags made with no zip: picture a dress or purse with a smooth front you can just slip into. That's why it now means a style made without zippers that looks 'elegant' and is easy to put on.