one-piece

adjective

ˈwən-ˈpēs How to pronounce one-piece (audio)
: consisting of or made in a single undivided piece
a one-piece bathing suit
one-piece noun
one-piecer
ˈwən-ˈpē-sər How to pronounce one-piece (audio)
noun

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The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette. — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026 In one image, Gene—who was facing away from the camera—could be seen sitting behind his mom, who was driving a jet ski in a bright red one-piece swimsuit and a black helmut. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Public decency laws were suspended, allowing for bare knees, bare legs, and risqué (by 1920s standards) one-piece suits. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026 The one-piece look featured a cheetah pattern against a lime green backdrop. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-piece

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of one-piece was in 1880

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“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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