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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His costumes alone are a wonder, a series of bell-bottom jumpsuits, many of them accented with elegant high, Revolutionary War-era collars and cinched with macramé belts, their fringe swinging in time with his hips. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 The collection also includes knitwear, blazers, pleated trousers and jumpsuits. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 Best Women’s Clothing Deals From buttery soft T-shirts to breezy jumpsuits, there’s no shortage of chic and comfy spring wardrobe staples hidden in the Macy’s sale section. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 The Elvis who wears a white polyester jumpsuit that is, truth be told, at least a size too big for his lean frame. Kim Willis, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 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 25 Feb. 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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