: 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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That means a beautiful one-piece aluminum box with Bauhaus styling and a glass front that's home to the Summicron zoom lens sporting aspherical elements. Paul Ridden june 02, New Atlas, 2 June 2026 Swanson, who walked the Cupshe runway the next day at Temple House in a red one-piece, shared a snippet from the Faena party on Instagram, posing with Patton, decked out in vintage Chanel. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 These early Prime Day swimwear deals include discounted one-pieces, bikinis, and men's swim trunks in a range of cuts and styles. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Her looks included a Baywatch-style one-piece, a black strappy bikini paired with fingerless gloves and a cheeky crochet two-piece. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 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

Cite this Entry

“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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