Meaning & use
jumpsuit
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Meaning
nouncountable
A one-piece garment that combines a top and trousers, worn for fashion, work, or as a uniform.
Grammar: Countable: a jumpsuit, two jumpsuits.
Patterns
- wear a jumpsuit
- a denim jumpsuit
- a flight jumpsuit
She wore a stylish black jumpsuit to the party.
The mechanic put on a blue jumpsuit before starting work.
Jumpsuits are popular because they are easy to wear and look elegant.
Word forms
| plural | jumpsuits |
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Common combinations
- wear a jumpsuit
- She decided to wear a jumpsuit to the wedding.
- denim jumpsuit
- He bought a denim jumpsuit for the festival.
- flight jumpsuit
- The pilot zipped up his flight jumpsuit.
- prison jumpsuit
- In some countries, prisoners wear an orange jumpsuit.
- formal jumpsuit
- A formal jumpsuit can be a great alternative to a dress.
Synonyms and how they differ
- one-piece
- A general term for any garment that is a single piece, including swimsuits and rompers; less specific than 'jumpsuit'.
- overall
- In British English, 'overalls' are protective work clothes, often with a bib and straps, not a fashion item like a jumpsuit.
Word family
- jump verb
- To push yourself off the ground.
Commonly confused: jumpsuit or jumper? jumpsuit or romper?
jumpsuit vs jumper
A jumper is a knitted top (British) or a sleeveless dress (American), while a jumpsuit is a one-piece garment with trousers.
jumpsuit vs romper
A romper is similar but usually has short legs and is often worn by babies or as casual summer wear; a jumpsuit can have long legs and be more formal.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'jumpsuit' correctly?
Choose one answer.
A jumpsuit is a one-piece garment with a top and trousers, so option B fits. Option A describes a jumper or sweater. Option C suggests a neckpiece, not a full-body garment. Option D is nonsense; a jumpsuit is clothing, not something you paint on a wall.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “jumpsuit”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.