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 belted halter jumpsuit was crafted with twill fabric and featured a pleated wide leg. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Wearing a red jumpsuit, Pinder, who was still at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Monday morning, appeared in bond court. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 Comfortable, breathable, and requiring little brainpower, jumpsuits meet that criteria, and then some. Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 Moreno tries to preserve a measure of dignity while wearing a jumpsuit from Elvis’ Las Vegas era. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 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 31 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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