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

Balancing the practicality of breathable, comfortable clothing with the flash of rave wear, metallic mesh tops and brightly colored bodysuits are common fashion choices for people attending EDC. —Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 7 May 2026

Kylie Jenner’s nipple-exposing Schiaparelli was half-nude, rubbery bodysuit, half giant ballgown. —Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026

Jenner’s outfit featured a strapless nude bodysuit with a sweetheart neckline that sits against the skin, creating a barely-there effect through the torso. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026

Supermodel Kate Love makes the most of her time in Miami, transforming her Perfect Moment swimsuit into a bodysuit for a party the brand hosted ahead of F1 weekend at The Shelborne by Proper. —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026

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