: consisting of or made in a single undivided piece
a one-piece bathing suit
one-piece noun
one-piecer noun

Examples of one-piece in a Sentence

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The engine is engineered for easier maintenance by incorporating a new, one-piece aerospace-grade wiring harness. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The brand’s latest collection, filled with juicy colored one-pieces, bikinis that evoke a sunset, and a smattering of striped designs doesn’t stray too far from Lido’s Venetian roots. Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar Deal Voted as the best one-piece soundbar by our experts, the Arc is an outstanding soundbar with enough bass to please even the stingiest bass critic, incredible immersive Atmos sound, and impressive dialogue mix in movies and shows. Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026 Expertly crafted and lined with recycled polyamide and spandex, this one-piece bathing suit is silky smooth inside and out. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-piece

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-piece was in 1880

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“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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