jumpsuit

noun

jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts
2
: a coverall worn by parachutists for jumping

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Selena Quintanilla in Houston on Feb. 26, 1995 Undoubtedly Quintanilla's most iconic fashion moment, the singer took the Astrodome stage at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 1995 wearing a glittering purple jumpsuit. Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Hernández screams again while wearing a shiny blue jumpsuit similar to one Benson Boone donned for the Grammys. Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Spanx The Perfect Jumpsuit Who doesn’t love a sleek jumpsuit that’s flattering, comfortable, and versatile? Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 And the white target with the red bullseye that had been on his chest, standing out against his black prison jumpsuit, disappeared instantly as Sigmon's whole body flinched. Jeffrey Collins, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of jumpsuit was in 1944

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“Jumpsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumpsuit. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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jumpsuit

noun
jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a uniform worn by parachutists for jumping
2
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts

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