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jumpsuit

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

noun

  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.


Etymology

Origin of jumpsuit

First recorded in 1940–45; jump + suit

Example Sentences

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Authorities also removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley, accompanied by Jake Haro in a jail jumpsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Appearing in a blue jumpsuit Monday, Allen gave brief responses—“I do,” “yes, your honor”—to routine questions during his initial court appearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He wore a brown jail jumpsuit during the arraignment.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The singer also doffed the top of his orange jumpsuit to reveal some sort of medical port or device inserted on the upper left side of his chest.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

A side door rolled open, and a man in a dark jumpsuit leaned out.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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