: 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 lightwear pair at Amazon is on sale for $12—a serious deal considering they’re polarized to ensure UV protection, feature a coating that helps protect against water on rainy days, and have a one-piece nosepad that fits snugly on your face without digging in like some of the metal varieties. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 Photos shared to Keleigh's Instagram show the two lounging around in sexy swim looks, including one-pieces worn in a few pictures taken on a boat. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 The expansive build area supports ambitious one-piece models as well as efficient multi-part trays, so your throughput climbs without buying another machine. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025 The ladies move on to the spa, and Kiki debuts a gorgeous pink one-piece with a slutty little skirt over it. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025 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

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“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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