jumpsuit

or jump suit

[ juhmp-soot ]

noun

1. a one-piece suit worn by parachutists for jumping.
2. a garment fashioned after this, usually combining a shirt or bodice with shorts or trousers in one piece.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jumpsuit¹

First recorded in 1940–45; jump + suit

Example Sentences

During the hearing, Moore, dressed in a white prison jumpsuit, apologized to the Sawusch family for what she called her “unacceptable involvement.”

From Los Angeles Times

The bridesmaids are expected to wear a ghastly purple leopard-print jumpsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

When New York City was rattled by an earthquake earlier this year, Hernández threw on a skintight jumpsuit and a cap with NYC on it to embody the trembler.

From Salon

DiGiorgio appeared in court handcuffed, his chest bare and his jail jumpsuit pulled down to his waist.

From Los Angeles Times

She even lip-synchs to her song in a bleach blonde wig and leather jumpsuit eerily similar to Anderson's own distinct look.

From Salon