jumpsuit

noun

jump·suit | \ˈjəmp-ˌsüt

\

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

Examples of jumpsuit in a Sentence

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From there, the show might have developed into football padding and racer jumpsuits, but the delicate purity of those opening looks remains one of its most poignant messages. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Picnic at Hanging Rock is Back—This Is How 3 Top Designers Have Interpreted the Cult Film," 25 May 2018 December 25, 2017: Khloe looks glam as hell at the Kardashian holiday party, rocking a glittery AF jumpsuit for the occasion. — Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, "Here's Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's FULL Relationship Timeline," 12 Apr. 2018 The visual sees Drake and JB with a team of people, ganged up in a basketball gym as Drake attempts to hit BlocBoy's signature dance yet again while rocking his signature OVO and Jumpman collab jumpsuit. — Wandera Hussein, Billboard, "Drake Tries to Hit BlocBoy JB's 'Shoot' Dance in New 'Look Alive' Video: Watch," 9 Feb. 2018 While silky jumpsuits, dazzling accessories and blocks of color might no longer be the go-to look for most night owls, Reese Blutstein understands and embraces the power of such pieces. — Reese Blutstein, Teen Vogue, "How To Style Unexpected Going Out Looks," 29 May 2018 During that meeting, Harrison wore a shiny red jumpsuit, and as in the first session, a two-foot oxygen tank on wheels followed his every step. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, "Why Hunter Harrison’s Railroad Revolution Will Outlive Him at CSX," 20 Jan. 2018 Her iteration, however, was a neon yellow jumpsuit. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Returns to Paris for the First Time Since Her Robbery in 2016," 21 June 2018 The footwear included cowboy boots painted with the Stars and Stripes, the perfect accompaniment to a jumpsuit in a bald eagle-American flag print. — Washington Post, "Prada redefines youthful elegance with psychedelic flair," 17 June 2018 Gomez is rocking her bob and a baby blue jumpsuit in her latest posts, which seem to also feature the male lead from her upcoming video. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, "Selena Gomez Shares Several 'Back to You' Video Teasers," 2 June 2018

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jumpsuit

noun

English Language Learners Definition of jumpsuit

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

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jumpsuit

noun

jump·suit | \ˈjəmp-ˌsüt

\

Kids Definition of jumpsuit

: a one-piece garment consisting of a shirt with attached pants or shorts

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