Meaning & use
maillot
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A close-fitting one-piece garment, especially a woman's swimsuit, leotard, or a cyclist's jersey.
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She wore a sleek black maillot to the pool.
The race leader proudly wore the yellow maillot at the finish line.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French; in cycling, 'maillot jaune' (yellow jersey) refers to the leader's jersey in races like the Tour de France.
Words with a similar meaning
leotard
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