playsuit

[ pley-soot ]

noun

1. a sports costume for women and children, usually consisting of shorts and a shirt, worn as beachwear, for tennis, etc.

playsuit

/ -ˌsjuːt; ˈpleɪˌsuːt /

noun

1. a woman's or child's outfit, usually comprising shorts and a top

Word History and Origins

Origin of playsuit¹

First recorded in 1905–10; play + suit

Example Sentences

Dr Murphy also said both straps were ripped on the playsuit Ms Hand was wearing.

From BBC

Food writer Naomi Tomky wrote in a piece for the "Huffington Post" that publicly wearing a hot-pink playsuit with bananas all over it also helped liberate her from a lifetime of self-consciousness about her weight.

From Salon

In her work for the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Greene used antique patterns to outfit Ben Stiller’s character in a 1940s playsuit.

From The Verge

The vibrancy of LeWitt’s bright sculptural shapes — gleaming with the help of Brandon Stirling Baker’s handsome lighting — contrasted well with the dusty, earth tones of the costumes, which felt a little like playsuits.

From New York Times

After a few drinks I end up online shopping and order a few bodysuits, sandals and a playsuit.

From BBC