: 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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Amazon is a treasure trove of vibrant bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, and swim trunks that are both on-trend and water-safe. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 The 29-year-old, who recently gave birth to her and Patrick Mahomes’ third child, bared it all in a black one-piece bathing suit complete with cutouts and a revealing neckline. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 June 2025 The kids line spans infant/toddler overalls and one-pieces to youth T-shirts. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 June 2025 With the promise of sunnier and warmer days ahead, flowy maxi dresses, one-piece swimsuits, and chic cover-ups topped everyone’s shopping lists. Venus Wong, Refinery29, 9 June 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

Cite this Entry

“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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