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 jean is enhanced with a continuous one-piece fly dating to 1877 and is made with a single-needle construction, with no serger or overlock method. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The post started with a Polaroid image of Sweeney in a one-piece red bathing suit. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 With the polished appearance of a two-piece and the convenience of a one-piece, this classic dress is a standout for fall and beyond. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 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 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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