jumpsuit

noun jump·suit \ ˈjəmp-ˌsüt \

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

Definition of jumpsuit

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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Though both the dress and jumpsuit made Cuoco look ethereal, only one of the looks survived the night in pristine condition.

— karen mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, "Kaley Cuoco Reveals There's Still Ketchup on Her Wedding Jumpsuit - and More Bridal Wardrobe Scoop!," 12 July 2018
To honor the legendary stuntman, Pastrana — who is 34 and lives outside Annapolis, Md. — wore a costume similar to Knievel’s, including a white jumpsuit with white stars and a blue V, plus high-heeled dress boots.

— dana hedgpeth, Washington Post, "Maryland man replicates three of Evel Knievel’s iconic motorcycle jumps," 9 July 2018
The Associated Press reported Fields wore a gray striped jumpsuit and sat quietly, giving brief answers to the judge's questions.

— robert strickley, Cincinnati.com, "NKY native James Alex Fields pleads not guilty in Charlottesville attack," 5 July 2018
The actress wore a lace cape and put her hair in a loose bun for the nuptials, then changed in to a ponytail and showed off a Tadashi Shoji lace jumpsuit at the reception.

— carly mallenbaum, USA TODAY, "'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco marries Karl Cook in lace: 'Legally KCSQUARED'," 1 July 2018
For the reception, Cuoco changed into a lacy white jumpsuit while Cook continued wearing a traditional suit with a black tie.

— tyler mccarthy, Fox News, "'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco marries Karl Cook in horse-themed ceremony," 1 July 2018
So have the increasing popularity of high-necked blouses, square tops that hide curves, culottes and jumpsuits.

— rafia zakaria, The New Republic, "The Feminist Future of Modesty," 12 June 2018
When The Last Days of Disco was released 20 years ago, in 1998, the dust had settled on polyester jumpsuits and platform heels.

— h.w. vail, HWD, "Whit Stillman and Chloë Sevigny Look Back at The Last Days of Disco," 11 June 2018
Meanwhile, Petty the bass player is the quiet, calm, and wise current keeping the foursome afloat, with piercing blue-gray eyes and unapologetically feminine style that leans toward dresses and jumpsuits.

— refinery29.com, "The Aces Are The Next Big Thing — But They're Not Like HAIM or A "Gay Band"," 25 May 2018

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1944

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: a piece of clothing that consists of a blouse or shirt with attached pants or shorts

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