jumpsuit

noun

jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
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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Courtside, tonight’s game saw die-hard Knicks fans Spike Lee (in a Pope Leo NYKnicks jersey), Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller, Jay-Z, Larry David, Law & Order icons Mariska Hargitay Christopher Meloni, plus Timothée Chalamet, who was wearing an orange jumpsuit. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2026 Available in both petite and regular sizes, the jumpsuit also features clever details, such as adjustable straps that help achieve an optimal fit. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Princess Charlène of Monaco, dressed in a flowing white jumpsuit, watched from the edge of the runway. Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026 My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 11 Jun. 2026.

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jumpsuit

noun
jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
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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