jumpsuit

noun

jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts
2
: a coverall worn by parachutists for jumping

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According to The Cut, Tami also impersonated Kendra for her last Halloween party, dressing as a scarecrow in a prison jumpsuit paired with a mask of her mugshot and phones clutched in its hands. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Blue jumpsuits indicate an immigration infraction or a minor criminal charge; red ones denote a more serious crime. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Layer the jumpsuit with the Anrabess Long Cardigan, which is perfect for chilly cabins but won’t weigh down your carry-on. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025 Think papier-mâché masks, felt or satin jumpsuits, and character costumes from classic movies or cartoons. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of jumpsuit was in 1944

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“Jumpsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumpsuit. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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jumpsuit

noun
jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a uniform worn by parachutists for jumping
2
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts

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