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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York’s arrest has also produced an unflattering mug shot of him wearing an orange jumpsuit. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Appearing in an orange and white jumpsuit, 23-year-old Andrea Renee Shaw pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of first-degree murder, her attorney, Joe Filicetti, said on her behalf. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026 The actress stepped out in a red peplum scoop-neck jumpsuit and accessorized the look with a gold necklace and dark sunglasses. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 The stretchy fabric is made for staying comfy during travel days and sightseeing excursions, not to mention the jumpsuit has pockets. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 28 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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