bodysuit

noun

body·​suit ˈbä-dē-ˌsüt 

plural bodysuits

1

: a close-fitting one-piece garment for the torso often with sleeves

… a bodysuit … of Italian-made jersey or knit. It has long sleeves, pulls on over the head, fits snugly and fastens with snaps at the crotch. This serves to replace a conventional sweater or blouse.

—Carrie Donovan

2

: a usually close-fitting one-piece garment that covers most or all of the body

Some of the top-selling costumes this year at the Spirit Halloween store in River Park are off the beaten path. Brightly colored bodysuits that cover the wearer from head to toe, including hands and feet, are popular sellers for adults.

—Fresno (California) Bee

Examples of bodysuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Philadelphia Eagles infant one-piece bodysuit and leggings: on sale for $27.99 Original price: $34.99 Older kids who want to watch the game with you can outfit themselves in this adorable Philadelphia Eagles leggings and bodysuit set. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025

Even if this shirt came in only one color, managing editor Erin Agostinelli would still love it with its stretchy body-hugging tight fit that's almost like wearing a bodysuit but without the commitment. —Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025

Yeezy teased the first black bodysuit, which is quite revealing. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025

Another option is choosing panties and bodysuits that are higher cut, giving the illusion that your stems belong to a 6ft supermodel. —Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1