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.—
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: 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
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More recently, Rihanna shared a new Fenty Hair commercial on Instagram, in which she could be seen baring it all in a Savage Fenty thong bodysuit.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Try a dark-wash high-rise pair with a crisp white shirt for effortless elegance, or a mid-rise, flare-jeans moment with a sleek bodysuit for a sculpted silhouette.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
The black bodysuit featured a plunging neckline with scalloped detailing and was designed with a delicate ripple-like pattern.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Pair the bottoms with a cute bodysuit or match the top with skirts or shorts, and you're left with multiple outfits in one.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
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Karen Fratti, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Try a dark-wash high-rise pair with a crisp white shirt for effortless elegance, or a mid-rise, flare-jeans moment with a sleek bodysuit for a sculpted silhouette.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
The black bodysuit featured a plunging neckline with scalloped detailing and was designed with a delicate ripple-like pattern.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Pair the bottoms with a cute bodysuit or match the top with skirts or shorts, and you're left with multiple outfits in one.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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