noun
jumpsuit
JUHMP-soot
Jumpsuit (noun) means a one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, worn for style, work, or as a uniform. Example: “She wore a stylish jumpsuit to the summer party.”
noun
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A one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, worn for style, work, or as a uniform.
"She wore a stylish jumpsuit to the summer party."
"The mechanic changed into his work jumpsuit before starting the repair."
How to use jumpsuit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA single piece of clothing that covers the top and bottom of the body in one go.
Common pairings
a stylish jumpsuit
prison jumpsuit
flight jumpsuit
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Word forms
- Plural
- jumpsuits
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Etymology
From jump plus suit, originally referring to the one-piece suits worn by parachutists making a jump.
Synonyms
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jump suit
Rhymes for jumpsuit
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What does “jumpsuit” mean?
The word “jumpsuit” means a one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, worn for style, work, or as a uniform. In plain terms, a single piece of clothing that covers the top and bottom of the body in one go.
How do you pronounce “jumpsuit”?
“Jumpsuit” is pronounced JUHMP-soot (/ˈd͡ʒʌmpˌsut/ in IPA).
How do you use “jumpsuit” in a sentence?
Here is “jumpsuit” used in a sentence: “She wore a stylish jumpsuit to the summer party.”
What part of speech is “jumpsuit”?
“Jumpsuit” is a noun.
