: 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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These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 From intricate prints to silhouettes that subtly celebrate the curves and contours of a woman's body, Tory Burch's one-piece suits and bikinis have all the hallmark details that make its clothing and accessories so covetable. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026 The post opened with a mirror selfie as Aldean, who turned 39, posed in a black cutout one-piece swimsuit. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 Amazon's early swim deals include flattering one-pieces, stylish two-pieces, and versatile cover-ups at prices that make picking up an extra suit feel completely reasonable. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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