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

Examples of one-piece in a Sentence

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With the polished appearance of a two-piece and the convenience of a one-piece, this classic dress is a standout for fall and beyond. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 The video then flashed back to her childhood, with a young Dannielynn wearing a one-piece bathing suit and smiling. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette. April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026 In one image, Gene—who was facing away from the camera—could be seen sitting behind his mom, who was driving a jet ski in a bright red one-piece swimsuit and a black helmut. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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