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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Fuzz escapes in Zeph’s bodysuit and zips away on a high-speed platform, with Georgiou and Alok chasing right behind.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Jan. 2025
The collection includes everyday essentials for adults and children, such as adaptive bodysuits, joggers, and tops, ensuring both comfort and style.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The ubiquity of 1990s and early aughts nostalgia on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond has led, in recent years, to a resurgence of bodysuits, brown lipstick, combat boots, and chokers.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
Upon taking the court, the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open champion styled a Nike jacket overtop her black bodysuit and gray, black and white tennis skirt.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Jan. 2025
The collection includes everyday essentials for adults and children, such as adaptive bodysuits, joggers, and tops, ensuring both comfort and style.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The ubiquity of 1990s and early aughts nostalgia on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond has led, in recent years, to a resurgence of bodysuits, brown lipstick, combat boots, and chokers.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025
Upon taking the court, the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open champion styled a Nike jacket overtop her black bodysuit and gray, black and white tennis skirt.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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