shortall

[ shawrt-awl ]

noun

1. Usually shortalls. a pair of shorts with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached:

   They had cute summer items for sale, including a nice pair of shortalls.

2. a one-piece garment with short sleeves and legs, worn by children and babies:

   When we were kids changing from school clothes into play clothes, the shortall gave us a quick, one-step dressing process.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shortall¹

First recorded in 1965–70; short ( def ) + all ( def )

Example Sentences

Sally Shortall, professor of rural economy at Newcastle University, points out they will not be evenly distributed across the country because of differing land values.

From BBC

A prolific musician who once released 30 singles in 30 days, Corto.Alto is the alter-ego of Glaswegian jazz instrumentalist Liam Shortall.

From BBC

Judge Joseph Shortall said that Sampson and Markley did not prove that their constitutional rights were violated by the commission, and that they had voluntarily agreed to accept public funding for their campaigns and the conditions that came along with the money.

From Seattle Times

The interview resonated in Ireland, where many want to speak the language but may find themselves short on confidence, Shortall said.

From New York Times

Shortall said part of the issue is the way the language is taught in schools, which is more academic than conversational.

From New York Times