playsuit

noun

play·​suit ˈplā-ˌsüt How to pronounce playsuit (audio)
: a sports and play outfit for women or children that consists usually of a blouse and shorts

Examples of playsuit in a Sentence

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As seen in a carousel post to Instagram, the black PVC playsuit was completed with a belt, matching gloves and a pair of sunglasses. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 With transitional jackets at Brandon Maxwell, TWP’s fresh take on wardrobe staples and even the more casual playsuits at Carolina Herrera, there were plenty of fresh and versatile pieces that will invite the Bloomingdale’s customer to indulge while offering practicality for her everyday life. David Moin, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024 In the clip, Hilton cooed at the infant, who was lying on a bed wearing a colorful playsuit. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024 These are the same people buying Louis Vuitton’s Meli-Melo Gold playsuit for $1,270 in a size 3 months. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for playsuit 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playsuit was in 1876

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“Playsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playsuit. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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