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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In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026 The collection is a mix of hoodies, jackets, shirts, jeans, jumpsuits and skirts. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Among one of Krasicki’s purchases was an Alexander McQueen jumpsuit, which Lindgren later said was probably too rare to sell. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 Gordon Abas Goodarzi, a 66-year-old resident of Rolling Hills, appeared in front of a judge in a San Bernardino County courthouse on Tuesday morning wearing an orange jumpsuit with his hands cuffed. Joy Benedict, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 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 18 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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