: consisting of or made in a single undivided piece
a one-piece bathing suit
one-piece noun
one-piecer noun

Examples of one-piece in a Sentence

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This stretchy one-piece is a simple grab-and-go outfit that works just as well for running errands as for a night out with the girls when styled with jewelry and accessories. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 When Farrah Fawcett wore a red Norma Kamali one-piece for a 1976 poster — later reported as the best-selling poster of all time — the brand’s cultural authorship was cemented in history. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The star’s one-piece bikini also featured a nude underlay with floral designs etched into the black fabric and a plunging neckline trimmed with a scalloped pattern. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 May 2026 The brand’s bikini tops and one-pieces fit snugly without gapping, with details like shallower cups, supportive underbands, and strategic padding. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-piece

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-piece was in 1880

Cite this Entry

“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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