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.—
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: 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
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Lopez wowed in a striking silver bodysuit that featured a plunging neckline.
—Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
As a Top Lean into the retro summer mood with Chloé’s pink bodysuit, straight from the runway, grounded by a pair of jeans and white sandals.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The seamless, smoothing construction of this high-neck bodysuit elevates any outfit.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
In her Instagram post shared on Thursday, April 16, Kardashian, 45, wore a black plunging bodysuit paired with black leather pants and a statement mix of silver cross necklaces.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
As a Top Lean into the retro summer mood with Chloé’s pink bodysuit, straight from the runway, grounded by a pair of jeans and white sandals.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The seamless, smoothing construction of this high-neck bodysuit elevates any outfit.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
In her Instagram post shared on Thursday, April 16, Kardashian, 45, wore a black plunging bodysuit paired with black leather pants and a statement mix of silver cross necklaces.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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