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Definition of jumpsuit
jumpsuit
/ˈdʒʌmp.suːt/
jump · suit
Plural:jumpsuits
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CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A one-piece garment consisting of a shirt or bodice with attached trousers, typically worn as a fashion item or for casual wear.
Example
"She decided to wear a stylish black jumpsuit to the evening reception instead of a traditional dress."
2
A specialized, utilitarian one-piece protective garment worn by parachutists, skydivers, astronauts, or mechanics.
Example
"The experienced skydiver secured his parachute harness tightly over his brightly colored jumpsuit."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First coined around 1944, originally referring to the functional, one-piece uniform worn by paratroopers and skydivers during a parachute jump.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jumpsuit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jumpsuit