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Definition of boilersuit

boilersuit

/ˈbɔɪ.lɚˌsuːt/
boil · er · suit
Plural:boilersuits
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boilersuit Lexical Profile

boilersuit Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A one-piece garment combining a full-sleeved top and trousers, worn over ordinary clothes for protection during heavy manual work or as a casual fashion item.

Example

"The mechanic zipped up his navy blue boilersuit before sliding underneath the chassis to inspect the exhaust pipe."

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• Nearby Words

boiler
boilermaker
boilerplate
boilersuit
boiling
boing
boink

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'boiler' and 'suit', originally referring to the heavy-duty one-piece protective garment worn by stokers and engineers cleaning out coal-fired steam boilers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boilersuit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boilersuit
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