a jumpsuit

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A piece of clothing that combines a top and trousers in one piece, often worn for fashion or for work.

   Grammar: Countable: 'a jumpsuit', 'two jumpsuits'. The plural is 'jumpsuits'.

   Patterns

   • wear a jumpsuit
   • a jumpsuit with something
   • a black/white jumpsuit

   She wore a stylish black jumpsuit to the party.

   The mechanic put on a jumpsuit before starting work.

   Jumpsuits are popular because they are easy to wear.

2. 2nouncountable

   A one-piece suit worn by skydivers, parachutists, or workers for protection.

   Grammar: Countable: 'a jumpsuit', 'jumpsuits'.

   Patterns

   • a pilot's jumpsuit
   • a parachute jumpsuit

   The skydiver zipped up his jumpsuit.

   Workers in the factory wear protective jumpsuits.

Word forms

Common combinations

wear a jumpsuit

She likes to wear a jumpsuit to weddings.

black jumpsuit

He bought a black jumpsuit for the show.

floral jumpsuit

The floral jumpsuit was perfect for summer.

zip-up jumpsuit

This zip-up jumpsuit is easy to put on.

jumpsuit with pockets

I want a jumpsuit with pockets.

Synonyms and how they differ

romper

A similar one-piece garment, but usually with short legs and worn casually; a jumpsuit often has long legs.

overalls

Overalls are usually worn over other clothes and have a bib and straps; a jumpsuit is a single garment.

Word family

jump verb

To push yourself off the ground; the jumpsuit was originally worn for jumping activities.

Commonly confused: a jumpsuit or jump suit?

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