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 …—
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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
Christopher RogersExamples of onesie in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In the Instagram video, Sky wore a maroon onesie and crawled toward a mirror hung on the wall.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Online shops and local vendors have put together a full array of creative, limited-edition merchandise: earrings, baby onesies, ornaments, games, banners and more.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
There are a variety of choices, including onesie three-packs, onesies, bibs, booties, and much more.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Bronze smiled at the camera in the Instagram Story shot while wearing a onesie printed with chili peppers and Tabasco sauce bottles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Wearing a pink floral onesie, Esti took a few steps forward before falling on a rug and flashing a big smile at the camera.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The Hamilton alums shared the happy news with heartfelt words and good humor, posting an Instagram photo of their newborn's little legs in a green onesie.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024
Pam Dunsmore, 36, and her husband, Jaymes, 35, of Fullerton came to the rally with their 1-year-old daughter, Addie, who wore pink socks and a onesie dotted with hearts.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Decked out in a Mahomes onesie and Chiefs socks, Patrick the goat went viral in the arms of Isiah Pacheco.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2024
Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Online shops and local vendors have put together a full array of creative, limited-edition merchandise: earrings, baby onesies, ornaments, games, banners and more.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
There are a variety of choices, including onesie three-packs, onesies, bibs, booties, and much more.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Bronze smiled at the camera in the Instagram Story shot while wearing a onesie printed with chili peppers and Tabasco sauce bottles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Wearing a pink floral onesie, Esti took a few steps forward before falling on a rug and flashing a big smile at the camera.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The Hamilton alums shared the happy news with heartfelt words and good humor, posting an Instagram photo of their newborn's little legs in a green onesie.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024
Pam Dunsmore, 36, and her husband, Jaymes, 35, of Fullerton came to the rally with their 1-year-old daughter, Addie, who wore pink socks and a onesie dotted with hearts.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Decked out in a Mahomes onesie and Chiefs socks, Patrick the goat went viral in the arms of Isiah Pacheco.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Onesie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onesie. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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