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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Dresses are good to have, but having a comfortable jumpsuit is sometimes overlooked. Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Sarah Sherman, whose taste in bold footwear came through in a 2025 collaboration with John Fluevog, stepped out on Thursday in a hot pink Air Rift which complemented a green-and-white striped jumpsuit. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Sleek and streamlined, jumpsuits are a petite’s best friend—including yours truly. Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 10 July 2026 Jennifer’s sister walked alongside her in a black jumpsuit and heels and also held a black clutch. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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