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Definition of zipfile

zipfile

/ˈzɪpˌfaɪl/
zip · file
Plural:zipfiles
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zipfile Lexical Profile

zipfile Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A computer file in the ZIP archive format containing one or more files or directories that have been compressed to reduce their storage size and facilitate faster digital transmission.

Example

"Please bundle all the project documents into a single zipfile before uploading them to the shared server."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often written as the open compound "zip file" or "ZIP file" in standard documentation, though the closed form "zipfile" is widely used in software development and technical contexts.

• Nearby Words

zion
zip
zipcode
zipfile
zipline
ziplock
zipper

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