one-piece

[ wuhn-pees ]

adjective

1. complete in one piece, as a garment:

   a one-piece snowsuit.

noun

1. Also called one-piecer. a one-piece garment.

one-piece

adjective

1. (of a garment, esp a bathing costume) made in one piece

noun

1. a garment, esp a bathing costume, made in one piece

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-piece¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Just moments earlier, she stepped out of a limo in a sleek black one-piece pantsuit, fresh from an interview on E!

From The Daily Beast

Clearly the attraction was the nine-year-old girl in her one-piece.

From The Daily Beast

It was a one-piece frock of fine wisteria-colored broadcloth which her captain had designed and made.

From Project Gutenberg

Elise had on a childish one-piece pink frock, with sleeves above the elbow, and an organdie sash.

From Project Gutenberg

Then—blue kimono substituted for blue one-piece dress—out came Mary's hairpins and down came Mary's hair.

From Project Gutenberg

Mary knew, and Nannie's first month's salary had been spent in the purchase of a serge one-piece frock.

From Project Gutenberg

They appeared as if completely covered in a tight-fitting one-piece skin, which shone slightly as if wet.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bikini
• swimsuit