: 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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Donhauser and Gil wore patchwork pieces, and Asfour sported a denim one-piece with a matching jacket. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 In another shot, metallic silver heeled boots are on display as Lopez gets further into character; another image shows the entertainer in white knee-high boots with a black stripe in the center, which mirrored an accompanying one-piece. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026 This one-piece combines crisscross straps with a compressive fabric for a secure fit, plus moderate coverage for active days. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026 The 35-year-old model shared a bunch of photos on Instagram, leading with a mirror selfie in a plunging black one-piece swimsuit featuring a dramatic neckline and high-cut sides. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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