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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The stretchy fabric is made for staying comfy during travel days and sightseeing excursions, not to mention the jumpsuit has pockets. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Ghostbusters costumes Matching jumpsuits work for the whole family, while a pregnant parent or little one can become the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man for a playful twist. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 In an orange jail jumpsuit, Alberto Sierra, 42, stood up, towering over his defense attorney Joyce Brenner, and pleaded guilty before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 But Dubas may as well be wearing a stars-and-stripes jumpsuit, because this deal has an Evel Knievel-level risk. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 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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