bodysuit

noun

body·​suit ˈbä-dē-ˌsüt 

plural bodysuits

1

: a close-fitting one-piece garment for the torso often with sleeves

… a bodysuit … of Italian-made jersey or knit. It has long sleeves, pulls on over the head, fits snugly and fastens with snaps at the crotch. This serves to replace a conventional sweater or blouse.

—Carrie Donovan

2

: a usually close-fitting one-piece garment that covers most or all of the body

Some of the top-selling costumes this year at the Spirit Halloween store in River Park are off the beaten path. Brightly colored bodysuits that cover the wearer from head to toe, including hands and feet, are popular sellers for adults.

—Fresno (California) Bee

Examples of bodysuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The custom ensemble featured a long-sleeve turtleneck bodysuit worn under an oversized T-shirt dress with a long pleated train. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

Opt for slim capris, corseted bodysuits, jackets with opulent trim and chain belts to accent. —ABC News, 1 May 2026

Her legal team also filed an image of Swift wearing the Lover bodysuit while playing guitar during the Eras Tour. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026

Lopez wowed in a striking silver bodysuit that featured a plunging neckline. —Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bodysuit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute