Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ziploc

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.30 in modern English

Syllables: zi-ploc
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of a range of disposable, resealable storage bags that are fastened by a pair of interlocking plastic flanges.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Ziploc.

Example Sentences

"Over the years I'd surrendered many vices, among them whiskey, cigarettes, and the various non-Newtonian drugs, but marijuana and I remained steadfast companions. I had one fragrant ounce of Humboldt County, California, in a Ziploc bag in the glove compartment of my car."
"When she get what she wants / She puts the rest on a tray / In a zip-loc bag in the freezer."
"I basically had all my different pieces of gear in individual Ziploc bags."
"She […] immediately pulled out a tobacco pouch wrapped in rubber bands inside 2 ziploc bags."

Etymology

Marketing coinage, from zip and lock.

Inflected Forms

Ziplocs (plural) ziplock (alternative)

Synonyms

ziptop

Questions

What does ziploc mean?: Any of a range of disposable, resealable storage bags that are fastened by a pair of interlocking plastic flanges.
Where does ziploc come from?: Marketing coinage, from zip and lock.

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