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

Ciara Ciara wore a leather blazer with a matching bodysuit underneath and shearling fur boots. —Renan Botelho, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

Don’t pack: A cardigan Pack instead: A turtleneck bodysuit $88 at Lululemon In terms of layering, thinner bodysuits pack better and take up less space than a cardigan. —Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024

After nearly two years of friendship bracelets and sparkly bodysuits, Taylor Swift’s record-shattering Eras Tour is finally coming to a close. —Angela Yang, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024

Best Cyber Monday Clothing & Fashion Deals at Walmart Walmart’s large selection of clothing and accessories span cold-weather essentials like jackets, vests, and boots, as well as stylish pieces for the holidays, including jeans, sweaters, and bodysuits. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1