: 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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Enter this stylish one-piece featuring a functional one-shoulder silhouette, complete with an adjustable, detachable strap for customizable support or a strapless look. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025 The 29-year-old, who gave birth to her and Patrick Mahomes’ third child less than four months ago, bared it all in a black one-piece bathing suit complete with cutouts and a revealing neckline. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Wear it with sandals, over a one-piece swimsuit, or even out to a nice dinner. Avery Matera, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025 The triangle-top bikinis, high-waist one-pieces, and swim skirts that comprise Chromat’s spring 2025 collection were 15 years in the making—a culmination of the aesthetic and brand identity Bex McCharen has shaped since launching the label in 2010. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 17 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.

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