flight suit

noun

: a usually one-piece garment especially of fire-resistant fabric worn especially by a member of a military aircrew

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Levi’s Parachute Baggy Jumpsuit This stylish take on a flight suit is crafted in soft cotton, with a baggy fit and half-button front placket. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The Eglin flight, given the gentle Florida clime, would only require a standard flight suit, G-pants, helmet and oxygen mask. Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 There is also a section on the American pilots held captive here, and the late Sen. John McCain's flight suit is part of the museum's collection. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024 Related Articles Kylie Minogue Kylie Minogue, who made an appearance on the Strip Circuit alongside Terry Crews, was in Las Vegas for a few days wearing a series of flight suits. Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flight suit 

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flight suit was in 1944

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“Flight suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20suit. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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