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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Amebelle Sleeveless Jumpsuit With adjustable straps, a square neckline, tulip hems, and a relaxed fit, this linen-blend jumpsuit makes an easy, breezy outfit. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The statement shoes were paired with a denim jumpsuit from the Moncler Grenoble collection. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Wearing a red jumpsuit, Pinder, who was still at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Monday morning, appeared in bond court. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 Moreno tries to preserve a measure of dignity while wearing a jumpsuit from Elvis’ Las Vegas era. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 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 8 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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