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Definition of drysuit

drysuit

/ˈdraɪˌsuːt/
dry · suit
Plural:drysuits
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drysuit Lexical Profile

drysuit Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A waterproof one-piece garment fitted with tight seals at the neck, wrists, and ankles, worn by divers, kayakers, and sailors to keep the body completely dry and insulated in cold or contaminated water.

Example

"Because the glacial lake was just above freezing, the marine biologists wore thermal undergarments beneath their drysuits."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike a wetsuit, which traps a thin layer of water next to the skin to be warmed by body heat, a drysuit uses watertight seals to keep the wearer completely dry, allowing warm undergarments to be worn underneath.

• Nearby Words

dryland
dryly
dryness
drysuit
drywall
drywaller
dual

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