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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Olstead ran to his cubby, put on his jumpsuit and harness, and hurried across the tarmac to the waiting jumpship. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 The Tates entered the courtroom in shackles and matching tan jail jumpsuits, surrounded by four US marshals. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 She’s paired the big bag with many outfits, from slouchy jeans and an oversized shirt to breezy trousers and a cardigan, and even an elegant red jumpsuit. — Neha Tandon, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Before Thursday’s hearing began, Schaefer, dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and shackled at the ankles, smiled broadly and blew a kiss to his mother, Kia Walker, seated in the courtroom gallery. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 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

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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