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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Quince is a one-stop shop for luxurious yet affordable joggers, hoodies, jumpsuits, and more seasonal staples, suitable for both relaxation and going out. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025 Bradley spots a pink jumpsuit with a flouncy tie around the neck and Violet models it. Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025 In 2024, Princess Charlene styled a custom jumpsuit by the French luxury fashion house, demonstrating just how versatile Louis Vuitton’s designs can be. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 But a one-piece suit actually isn’t the smartest plane outfit (think about trying to use a plane bathroom in a jumpsuit—yikes). Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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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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