playsuit

noun

play·​suit ˈplā-ˌsüt How to pronounce playsuit (audio)
: a sports and play outfit for women or children that consists usually of a blouse and shorts

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The Midnights figure headlines in New York City, featuring Swift's multicolored tinsel jacket and midnight blue Zuhair Murad embellished playsuit, which have been recreated by the Madame Tussauds studio artists. Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 July 2025 The capsule is made up of an elevated zebra print playsuit, a luxe jumpsuit in grey and orange, and assorted maxi dresses ideal for vacationing. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 July 2025 In what might be considered the fabric’s high-water mark, Sean Connery turned up in Goldfinger wearing a playsuit made from baby blue towelling. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 On January 18, Swift arrived at Arrowhead Stadium decked out in Chanel's 2025 resort collection, pairing a black playsuit with a pearl chain belt that somewhat mimics the effect of the gold chains on her Area NYC jacket and skirt set. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playsuit was in 1876

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“Playsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playsuit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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