plural onesies
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: a bodysuit for an infant having a snap closure at the crotch and not covering the legs
… her husband, Prince William, gratefully accepted a onesie labeled "Daddy's Little Co-Pilot" from a well-wisher …—
Michelle Tauber et al.
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: a one-piece garment for adults usually with long sleeves and pants and sometimes with a hood
All eyes were on Pharrell Williams' wife, Helen Lasichanh, during the Met Gala on May 1, but it was for all the wrong reasons. We were hoping Helen would show off her amazing post-baby body after birthing triplets, but instead, she covered her body in a giant red onesie that some Twitter users were comparing to the red Teletubbie!—Christopher Rogers
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As for baby Colette, the little cutie wore a simple brown onesie, adding in a bright red bow to show the team some love.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Key West has these things where everyone puts on a onesie and walks around to the bars.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The scene with Lewis holding the Eagles onesie while sitting in the nursery was one of the first real glimpses of him processing his grief.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Sophia Gilbert's twin daughters, Charlotte and Alva, wearing matching pink onesies while sitting on the floor and looking up at the camera.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Key West has these things where everyone puts on a onesie and walks around to the bars.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The scene with Lewis holding the Eagles onesie while sitting in the nursery was one of the first real glimpses of him processing his grief.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Sophia Gilbert's twin daughters, Charlotte and Alva, wearing matching pink onesies while sitting on the floor and looking up at the camera.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for onesie
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“Onesie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onesie. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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