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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By Anthropologie Satin Wide-Leg Jumpsuit This satin wide-leg jumpsuit is polished enough to wear into the office, especially with its front pleats. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 Cole, wearing a khaki jumpsuit, spent much of the hearing sitting quietly and attentively as the parties argued, occasionally adjusting his glasses or fidgeting slightly in his chair. Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025 Wear it over Vuori’s jumpsuit or layer it over the Athleta Pinnacle High-rise Trousers and winter-ready polo to tie the look together. Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 Rampling’s character, meanwhile, makes the most of the couture tailoring in a burgundy shirtdress that was based on a YSL jumpsuit design. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025 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 7 Jan. 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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