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Definition of unisex

unisex

/ˈjuː.nɪ.seks/
u · ni · sex
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• adjective

1

Designed to be suitable for both sexes or any gender, especially regarding clothing, hairstyles, or public facilities.

Example

"The company gave out unisex t-shirts to all the volunteers at the event."

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• noun

1

A style or fashion in which men and women dress and groom themselves in a similar, non-gender-specific way.

Example

"The fashion designer became famous in the late 1960s as a pioneer of unisex."

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• Nearby Words

unironic
unironically
unirrigated
unisex
unison
unissued
unit

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s from the Latin-derived prefix uni- ('one') and the English noun sex, likely modeled on words like united and universal to describe emerging fashion and grooming styles shared by both men and women.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unisex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unisex
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