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

Make sure to let these jeans be the focal point of your outfit, and opt for a slim-fitting bodysuit to balance proportions. —Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025

Larsa is in a killer bodysuit that appears to be velvet. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025

For those seeking a taste of practicality, Smith offered pale pinstripe suiting—sheer bodysuits tucked beneath cigarette pants, culottes, and even a blazer. —Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025

Earlier that day, the star attended the Off-White spring/summer 2026 runway show at the New Design High School in a head-turning red bodysuit, sans pants. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 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