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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While in Austin to perform for the first time in 15 years at the Recording Academy's Austin Chapter Block Party amid the South by Southwest festival, Simpson gave fans a glimpse of a cozier leopard outfit via Instagram, featuring a fur teal coat, the jumpsuit itself and tall latex boots with heels. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 The rapper wore a tan jumpsuit and was supported by his family – his mother and four of his children. Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 Sigmon wore a black jumpsuit with a hood over his head and a white target with a red bull's-eye over his chest as three volunteer prison employees fired at the same time through openings in a wall, the Associated Press reported. William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 On Friday, Sigmon wore a black jumpsuit with a hood over his head and a white target with a red bull’s-eye over his chest. Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 24 Mar. 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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