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

Examples of jumpsuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The garment fit Nyong’o’s frame, and the allover sequin detailing was broken up by the satin skirt and flowing train, which the actress wore overtop of her jumpsuit, creating a contrasting texture effect. Julia Teti, WWD, 27 June 2024 Arroyo, who appeared on video from the Towson jail wearing an orange jumpsuit, has no prior criminal history in Maryland. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2024 Michael Picard, 35, was dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit at the rally. Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 June 2024 Market adoption is also growing for yoga jumpsuits, which is up 638 percent. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for jumpsuit 

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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 8 Jul. 2024.

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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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