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jumpsuit

American  
[juhmp-soot] / ˈdʒʌmpˌsut /
Or jump suit

noun

  • jumpsuits
    plural
  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.


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Etymology

Origin of jumpsuit

First recorded in 1940–45; jump + suit

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With his head shaved and wearing a yellow prison jumpsuit, Farinacci appeared in court where his bail was raised from $1 million to $2 million.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

As she explained her rationale, Halem, who appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit, sat with his head bowed, eyes downcast.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Her post included a mug shot of the now-leader of the Crystal River school in an orange jumpsuit.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Harpootlian asked the judge to allow Murdaugh to appear in the next hearing in street clothes, gesturing for Murdaugh to stand up in his orange jumpsuit labeled “SCDC” for S.C.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

He takes off his coat and steps into a zippered jumpsuit with no pockets.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Once their handcuffs were removed, the seven Americans walked over to meet Carstens by a U.S. jet, crossing paths with Campo and Franqui Flores in prison jumpsuits, according to two people present at the handover.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 29, 2026

Stephen, who now lives in London, also said he wants to get on the property ladder- and there maybe some left over to buy some more of the fabulous jumpsuits he became known for wearing.

From BBC Jan. 24, 2026

The palette is muted in creams and earth tones, with practical utilitarian jumpsuits and jackets.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2025

The dominance of pink jumpsuits with black fencing helmets that following Halloween, along with green tracksuits and bedazzled animal heads, was a clue that many of us took away the wrong message.

From Salon Dec. 26, 2024

He and the other prisoners were given orange short-sleeved jumpsuits.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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