: 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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Bikini tops and bottoms are sized XS to XL; men’s trunk are 30 to 40 and XS to XXL; women’s one-piece is XS to XXL; pique polos are S to XL, and pareos are one size. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025 Build quality and connection method Similar to one-piece or solid keyboards, the build quality can affect your comfort, functions and even the price. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025 Angela posed in a one-piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline, while Hurley posed next to her in a matching bikini. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Whatever moniker it’s attached to, the instantly recognizable style can be identified by a few common features: a relaxed fit, a straight hem meant to be worn untucked, and an open, one-piece collar. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 July 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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