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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Glenn Close Glenn Close opted for a dramatic jumpsuit, wearing a shimmering look that was contrasted by her black opera gloves. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 From versatile wide-leg pants and cozy jumpsuits to stylish maxi dresses, these layering-ready staples are perfect for crisp mornings, city strolls, and weekend getaways. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 Mellencamp, 44, sported a loose-fitting jumpsuit, Prada crossbody bag and a black baseball cap, while Rea, who was holding a tablet in his hand, dressed down in athletic shorts and a white T-shirt. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 The show's runaway success and growing anticipation for the second season, which releases in December 2025, means revelers will surely be met with a sea of blue jumpsuits, ghoulish face paint and makeshift Pipboys this Halloween season for the second year in a row. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 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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