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

This style is a favorite among fashionexperts, who haven't hesitated to follow the teachings of Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow by combining cigarette jeans with Converse sneakers, as well as a leather jacket and black bodysuit. —Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025

As the show concluded (after a few changes in between), the star wore this structural, iridescent latex bodysuit and winged jacket by Vex, getting closer to the nakedness of her true self. —EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Trendy Queen Plaid Flannel Shacket in Red It can be worn open or closed, and reviewers note that the oversized fit is ideal for layering over everything from bodysuits to bulky sweaters. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025

There are no superfluous back flips or one-piece glittery bodysuits or flashy theatrics. —Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bodysuit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute