zippohttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zippo_n1%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_useZippo, n.¹
Revised 2021

Zipponoun1

  1. 1944–
    A proprietary name for: a refillable cigarette lighter, typically rectangular, with a hinged lid, and made of brass.
    1. 1944
      Wherever there are fighting men, the demand for always reliable ZIPPOs is terrific.
      San Antonio (Texas) Sunday Light 3 September (advertisement)
    2. 1966
      Luiz flicked a Zippo under my nose.
      G. Lyall, Shooting Script xxii. 174
    3. 1993
      Many shops in the US only sell petrol-filled Zippos or disposable lighters.
      New Scientist 6 February 23/1
    4. 2013
      Gimme a light, will ya? My Zippo's outta juice.
      J. Ross, Outside the Wire xviii. 208

Zippo, n.¹ was revised in March 2021.

Zippo, n.¹ was last modified in July 2023.