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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Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and shackled at the ankles, Guzmán López stood behind the lectern with his hands folded in front of him for the proceedings on Friday, listening through a Spanish interpreter. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 For a more casual outdoor party, like a brunch or picnic, look for weather-friendly pieces like a breezy sundress or a jumpsuit made from lightweight materials like cotton or linen. Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025 Soft Jersey Soleil Ankle Jumpsuit Summer is a great time to take advantage of low-lift outfits like jumpsuits. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 July 2025 Her blue pleather catsuit gave way to a red-sequined jumpsuit straight outta Oz (the one with the Wizard, not the one down under), which of course revealed into a slinky cha cha dress the color of cherry candy. Eric Webb, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 21 Jul. 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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