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.—
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: 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
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The model could be seen posing in a black bodysuit and snapped a picture of herself in the mirror, featuring her dog, who rested on a blanket.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Smith feels styles like the bodysuit, and the iconic Speedcats will be the bestsellers.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Pair them with a silk blouse or a bodysuit to balance the volume of the pants, and add square-heeled sandals or espadrilles to finish the look.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
In a show that promoted body diversity, the silhouettes of bodysuits, collar-less jackets and jeans were emphasized by seam details and hi-low contrasts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Smith feels styles like the bodysuit, and the iconic Speedcats will be the bestsellers.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Pair them with a silk blouse or a bodysuit to balance the volume of the pants, and add square-heeled sandals or espadrilles to finish the look.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
In a show that promoted body diversity, the silhouettes of bodysuits, collar-less jackets and jeans were emphasized by seam details and hi-low contrasts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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