bodysuit
noun
body·suit
ˈbä-dē-ˌsüt 
plural bodysuits
1
: a close-fitting one-piece garment for the torso often with sleeves
… a bodysuit … of Italian-made jersey or knit. It has long sleeves, pulls on over the head, fits snugly and fastens with snaps at the crotch. This serves to replace a conventional sweater or blouse.—
Carrie Donovan
Carrie Donovan2
: a usually close-fitting one-piece garment that covers most or all of the body
Some of the top-selling costumes this year at the Spirit Halloween store in River Park are off the beaten path. Brightly colored bodysuits that cover the wearer from head to toe, including hands and feet, are popular sellers for adults.—Fresno (California) Bee
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In September, Lohan walked the red carpet for the third annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in a sheer black lace bodysuit with nude undergarments.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Her look recreated a 1980s version of the superhero, as the rapper wore a long red wig and a metallic lavender bodysuit.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
The look: Small undergarments (or a nude bodysuit), a chef's hat, apron and a spatula.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Drag queens in Mugler-esque bodysuits sauntered around the crowd, and desserts like mini ice cream sandwiches were devoured.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Her look recreated a 1980s version of the superhero, as the rapper wore a long red wig and a metallic lavender bodysuit.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
The look: Small undergarments (or a nude bodysuit), a chef's hat, apron and a spatula.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Drag queens in Mugler-esque bodysuits sauntered around the crowd, and desserts like mini ice cream sandwiches were devoured.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Bodysuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodysuit. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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