bodysuit

noun

body·​suit ˈbä-dē-ˌsüt How to pronounce bodysuit (audio)
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 For instance, a six-pack of Amazon Essentials baby bodysuits costs $28.50, or $4.75 per suit. Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024 Stefani dressed on theme, rocking a glittery, purple bodysuit with an enlarged iris attached to the front of the look, as the pair sang in harmony. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bodysuit 

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Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bodysuit was in 1963

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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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