Pronunciation: /zɪp/

Definitions of zip

noun nothing or zero

Example Sentences

A1 I need a zip to close my jacket.

A2 She put her keys in the zip pocket of her bag.

B1 The file was too large to send via email, so I zipped it.

B2 The tent has a zip that makes it easy to open and close.

C1 The zip on my suitcase broke, so I had to get it fixed.

C2 I prefer jackets with a zip rather than buttons.

verb to move rapidly

Example Sentences

A1 I zip my jacket when it's cold outside.

A2 She zipped up her suitcase before leaving for the trip.

B1 Can you zip this file before sending it to me?

B2 The runner quickly zipped past the finish line.

C1 The chef expertly zipped through the recipe, finishing in record time.

C2 The lawyer's argument zipped through the courtroom, leaving the jury in awe.

Examples of zip in a Sentence

formal Please ensure to zip up your jacket before going outside.

informal Hey, don't forget to zip your jacket!

slang I love this new hoodie, it has a cool zip.

figurative Her words seemed to zip right over his head, he didn't understand a thing.

Grammatical Forms of zip

past tense

zipped

plural

zips

comparative

more zippy

superlative

most zippy

present tense

zip

future tense

will zip

perfect tense

have zipped

continuous tense

is zipping

singular

zip

positive degree

zippy

infinitive

to zip

gerund

zipping

participle

zipped

Origin and Evolution of zip

First Known Use: 1852 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'zip' originated as an onomatopoeic term imitating the sound of a fast movement or closure.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a quick movement or closure, 'zip' evolved to also refer to a fastener or closure mechanism, such as a zipper.