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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Last October, for example, Hathaway stepped out a divisive disco ball jumpsuit while filming the aforementioned Devil Wears Prada sequel. Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 Wearing a brown jumpsuit, Reiner, 32, didn't enter a plea during the brief hearing. Steve Futterman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026 The 32-year-old, who faces two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murders, sat behind the glass, wearing a dark jumpsuit and sporting a buzz cut. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026 Unlike outfits that require coordinating separates, a jumpsuit is a fuss-free outfit starter that layers seamlessly under cozy coats and sweaters. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 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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