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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Next to her, Haley, 8, wore a denim jumpsuit and a headband, holding her arm in a brace. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Think papier-mâché masks, felt or satin jumpsuits, and character costumes from classic movies or cartoons. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025 Update your travel wardrobe with two-piece sets, maxi dresses, jumpsuits, and more. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 The first sight of the low-profile suede style was during its runway debut amongst Caro Edition’s line-up of pastel jumpsuits, sheer skater dresses and structured satin ensembles – adding an extra dose of practicality to the double shot of whimsy that the Scandinavian nation has become known for. Glenys Johnson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 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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