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jumpsuit

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdʒəmpˌsut// UK //dʒˈʌmpsuːt// jump·suit

n. a piece of clothing that covers both the top and bottom of your body in one part. You often see people wearing them for work, fashion, or sports like skydiving.

n. a one-piece garment consisting of a shirt or blouse with attached trousers. Originally designed for parachutists and drivers, it is now common in both functional workwear and high-fashion contexts.


SIMPLE

She wore a bright red jumpsuit to the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The mechanic wore a heavy-duty jumpsuit to protect his skin and clothes from oil and grease.

COMPLEX

While the jumpsuit originated as a utilitarian garment for skydivers, it has since evolved into a versatile fashion staple that appears on runways and in casual wardrobes alike.

Origin

From jump + suit, referring to parachute jumps.

Usage

Often used with the classifier 'a' or 'the'; pluralized as 'jumpsuits'.

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