Bodysuits

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A form-fitting one-piece attire that generally covers the torso and can extend to the arms or legs, frequently utilized in fashion and performance contexts
2. A skintight, integrated piece of clothing that embraces the entire upper or lower body, commonly worn for both aesthetic and functional purposes
3. A tight, one-piece garment designed to cover the torso and possibly the limbs, often associated with dance, sports, or trendy fashion choices

Etymology: "Bodysuits" is the plural of "bodysuit," a noun for a tight, one-piece garment. The plural is simply the regular form of the noun, so the history belongs to the singular. The word is a plain compound of "body" and "suit." "Body" is the ordinary English word for the torso and limbs, and "suit" in its older sense means a set of clothes meant to be worn together, a sense that goes back to Old French "suite," meaning a following or a set. Put together, the compound describes a single garment that fits closely over the body, with the two parts doing their original jobs: the body is what it covers, and the suit is the complete outfit it replaces.

Synonyms: one-piece, jumpsuit, catsuit, unitard, leotard