dry suit

noun

1. a close-fitting, double-layered synthetic garment worn by a scuba diver in especially cold water, protecting the skin from contact with water and having an internal, warming layer of air that can be added to in order to equalize pressure during descent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry suit¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Credit the same kind of zippers found in dry suits, plus seams that are welded with radio frequency, which creates an incredibly strong bond.

From Outside Online

The crew was in orange dry suits, and I had on a pair of bright orange coveralls called a Mustang.

From Popular-Science

He beached his boat and removed his dry suit; he was wearing his white dress uniform underneath.

From The Daily Beast

Bob Bangs was led to one of the staterooms and offered a dry suit of clothes, which he put on.

From Project Gutenberg

I went on, however, to my destination and borrowed a dry suit from my (future) brother-in-law.

From Project Gutenberg

I went on, however, to my destination and borrowed a dry suit from my—future—brother-in-law.

From Project Gutenberg

Without loss of time Jack slipped up to his dormitory and changed his wet uniform for a dry suit.

From Project Gutenberg

I had a rub down with a towel, and donned a dry suit from the india-rubber bag.

From Project Gutenberg