: consisting of or made in a single undivided piece
a one-piece bathing suit
one-piece noun
one-piecer noun

Examples of one-piece in a Sentence

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This one-piece by Popilush boasts a tummy control design to offer more support to your middle, while the strappy back and shoulder straps are all adjustable to your preferred tightness. Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Model Karlie Kloss shared a photo of her and Swift — who was dressed in a red, white and blue striped one-piece — holding hands while going down the slide. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said. Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The Last Showgirl actress shared a clip of her from behind pulling up the top of her one-piece butter yellow swimsuit, which kept tan lines at a minimum with a strapless design. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-piece

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-piece was in 1880

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“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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