bodysuit

noun

body·​suit ˈbä-dē-ˌsüt 

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

The actress marked her 35th birthday on Wednesday, May 29, by sharing a video of herself posing in a chic bodysuit along with some behind-the-scenes photos with the cast of Under the Bridge ahead of its series finale. —Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024

Wearing a glossy vanilla-white bodysuit hugging her curves, Tems shined bright in front of the amber sunset backdrop alongside her live band and supporting vocalists in black sports jackets and matching suit pants. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1