unisex
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.designed to be used by both men and women.
adj.relating to or designed for people of any sex or gender; not distinguished by gender.
Simple“The gym has unisex changing rooms that anyone can use.”
In context“The fashion label launched a unisex collection featuring oversized silhouettes intended to fit a wide variety of body types regardless of gender.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
adj.an older way to describe something that is only for one sex.
adj.pertaining to only one sex or gender; synonymous with unisexual in a biological or dated sociological context.
Simple“In some old biology books, they use unisex to mean a plant has only male or female parts.”
In context“The researcher noted that the species exhibited unisex characteristics, though modern terminology would likely classify this as unisexual reproduction.”
Synonymsunisexualsingle sexAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.the quality of not being divided by gender.
n.the state or quality of not being distinguished on the basis of sex or gender.
Simple“The move toward unisex in fashion has changed how brands design their logos.”
In context“The shift toward unisex in public facility design reflects broader societal changes regarding gender identity and inclusivity.”
Synonymsgender neutrality
From uni- (prefix meaning ‘one, single’) + sex.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.