jumpsuit

noun

jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts
2
: a coverall worn by parachutists for jumping

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Allen appeared in federal court Monday wearing a blue prison jumpsuit to face charges of attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and transporting a firearm across state lines, according to the Department of Justice. Julia Bonavita , David Spunt , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Burke was led into court in a bright orange jumpsuit and leg and arm shackles, which were removed by a deputy after he was seated. Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 Burke appeared in court on Thursday, wearing an orange inmate jumpsuit and shackles. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, Merritt made his first court appearance on the charge via Zoom, a video conference platform. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of jumpsuit was in 1944

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“Jumpsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumpsuit. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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jumpsuit

noun
jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a uniform worn by parachutists for jumping
2
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts

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