jumpsuit

noun

jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts
2
: a coverall worn by parachutists for jumping

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This jumpsuit features a square neck, elastic waist, and flare legs that look flattering on different body types. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025 So, just how did Emily go from an orange jumpsuit to something borrowed and something blue? Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025 And after Lee wore her jumpsuit to a J.Crew corporate meeting, the now ex-creative director Jenna Lyons was soon another Kolski fan. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025 Gledhill appeared in court on Feb. 6, wearing a navy jumpsuit and shackles with her hair tied in a bun. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of jumpsuit was in 1944

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“Jumpsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumpsuit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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jumpsuit

noun
jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a uniform worn by parachutists for jumping
2
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts

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