: a sports and play outfit for women or children that consists usually of a blouse and shorts

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The capsule is made up of an elevated zebra print playsuit, a luxe jumpsuit in grey and orange, and assorted maxi dresses ideal for vacationing. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 July 2025 As seen in a carousel post to Instagram, the black PVC playsuit was completed with a belt, matching gloves and a pair of sunglasses. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 In what might be considered the fabric’s high-water mark, Sean Connery turned up in Goldfinger wearing a playsuit made from baby blue towelling. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 To her left sat 2-year-old Adira River Ohanian wearing white sneakers and a matching cardigan over a pink playsuit with a red floral print. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for playsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playsuit was in 1876

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“Playsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playsuit. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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