zipper bag

Resealable plastic pouch

A zipper bag is a flexible pouch, usually plastic, sealed by interlocking ridges that can be pressed together or pulled apart—the closure mechanism resembling a zipper.

The term covers both reusable storage bags for food I put the leftovers in a zipper bag and larger bags for clothing or travel items.

Generic for trademarked Ziploc.

plasticCapable of being molded
sealAuthentication stamp or mark
resealableAble to close again
sandwichFilling between bread slices
snack sizeSmaller than standard portion

snack · freezer · food storage · storage · Ziploc · click · airtight · fresh · gallon · quart · squeeze · slider · leftover · meal prep · lunch · pantry · organize · transparent

Categories

reclosableziplock, velcro, snap, latch, clasp
packagingbox, bottle, can, jar, wrapper
morguebody, cadaver, corpse, coroner, medical examiner
vacuum sealingvacuum sealer, food saver, heat seal
handbagspurse, purses, clutch, clutches, crossbody
carrierscarrier, backpack, suitcase, luggage, tote

Opposites

closure mechanism

zipper bagdrawstring bag

Pouch closed by cords

open container

container structure

zipper bagglass jar

Sealed transparent storage vessel

Tupperware · metal tin · wooden box · storage bin · plastic tub

reusability and permanence

zipper bagsafe deposit box

Rented secure bank compartment

Family

zipper, bag, zip, zipped, zipping, zips, zippers, bags, bagged

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G