Playsuits

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A one-piece garment combining a top and shorts, typically worn for casual or playful occasions
2. A versatile outfit that features a connected upper and lower section, suitable for relaxed settings or summer wear
3. An ensemble that merges a shirt and shorts into a single item, often favored for comfort and ease during leisure activities

Etymology: "Playsuits" is the plural of "playsuit," a one-piece outfit for summer wear. The word is a plain compound of "play" and "suit," with "suit" in its older sense of a matching set of clothes, and "play" in the sense of leisure, sport or recreation. Put together, it names a garment made for relaxed, active days rather than formal dress.