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

Early images from the movie show Hathaway in a golden halo-like headdress and gilt bodysuit, looking like Cher meets the Virgin Mary — and, well, I’m sold. —Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025

Shedding her coat, Beyoncé revealed a bodysuit bedazzled with silver, glittering Western patterns across her arms and legs along with a silver belt buckle. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024

Shop up to 60% off on bodysuits, dresses, coats, shoes, bags, and more. —Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024

This includes bodysuits, puffer jackets, gloves, mules and athleisure essentials. —Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1