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
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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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Delila wore a black bodysuit with cutoff camo trousers.
—Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Why was Cher singing about time travel on a battleship in a fishnet bodysuit?
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
The singer debuted several new outfits during the performance, including a sparkly gold bodysuit with fringe and chaps.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Combining the bodysuit, bracelets, boots, lasso, tiara and earrings, the entire costume sold for $240,500.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Why was Cher singing about time travel on a battleship in a fishnet bodysuit?
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
The singer debuted several new outfits during the performance, including a sparkly gold bodysuit with fringe and chaps.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Combining the bodysuit, bracelets, boots, lasso, tiara and earrings, the entire costume sold for $240,500.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bodysuit
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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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