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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Chappell Roan performs in a sparkly green bodysuit at the YouTube Brandcast event in New York City on May 13.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
In this dream, Cassie—wearing a low-cut cheetah print bodysuit—begins growing into a Godzilla-sized figure, towering over Hollywood as people flee in panic.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 May 2026
Balancing the practicality of breathable, comfortable clothing with the flash of rave wear, metallic mesh tops and brightly colored bodysuits are common fashion choices for people attending EDC.
—Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Kylie Jenner’s nipple-exposing Schiaparelli was half-nude, rubbery bodysuit, half giant ballgown.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
In this dream, Cassie—wearing a low-cut cheetah print bodysuit—begins growing into a Godzilla-sized figure, towering over Hollywood as people flee in panic.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 May 2026
Balancing the practicality of breathable, comfortable clothing with the flash of rave wear, metallic mesh tops and brightly colored bodysuits are common fashion choices for people attending EDC.
—Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Kylie Jenner’s nipple-exposing Schiaparelli was half-nude, rubbery bodysuit, half giant ballgown.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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