Babygrow

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A one-piece garment with feet or legs, worn by infants for sleeping or everyday wear, that covers the body from shoulders to toes
2. A soft, snug all-in-one outfit for very young children that fastens at the bottom to keep them warm overnight
3. An infant's one-piece clothing with long sleeves and legs, usually fastened with snaps or a zip for easy dressing and changing

Etymology: Babygrow is a compound of "baby" and "grow", the name for a one-piece garment for infants that covers the body and legs, usually with fastenings at the crotch or shoulders. The word is one of the many trade names that became common nouns. Its spelling "babygro" is the form most often seen in British shops, and the two versions are interchangeable. The name is transparent in a way many clothing words are not: the garment is designed to be worn while a baby grows, so the "grow" part refers to the expectation that the child will outgrow it. Few other baby garments carry a name that announces their purpose so directly.

Synonyms: sleepsuit, romper, onesie