bodysuit

noun

body·​suit ˈbä-dē-ˌsüt 

plural bodysuits

1

: a close-fitting one-piece garment for the torso often with sleeves

… a bodysuit … of Italian-made jersey or knit. It has long sleeves, pulls on over the head, fits snugly and fastens with snaps at the crotch. This serves to replace a conventional sweater or blouse.

—Carrie Donovan

2

: a usually close-fitting one-piece garment that covers most or all of the body

Some of the top-selling costumes this year at the Spirit Halloween store in River Park are off the beaten path. Brightly colored bodysuits that cover the wearer from head to toe, including hands and feet, are popular sellers for adults.

—Fresno (California) Bee

Examples of bodysuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For her outfit, Beyoncé embraced the ongoing no-pants trend, opting for a long-sleeve bodysuit enlivened with a Ferrari logo. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025

Leni stunned in a sheer lace dress with a black bodysuit underneath. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 19 Nov. 2025

Under-the-radar brands also shine in the Outlet, like this soft-and-warm fleece jacket or athletic open-back bodysuit. —Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025

Pair it with a cardigan and ballet flats for a cozy spin, style it with a blazer and bodysuit for the office, or go casual with a graphic tee and sneakers while traveling. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bodysuit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute