jumpsuit
UK[ˈdʒʌmp.suːt]US[ˈdʒʌmp.suːt]
n
a one-piece garment consisting of a top and trousers.
Morpheme Breakdown
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Etymology
The word 'jumpsuit' is a modern english compound, formed in the early 20th century. It directly combines 'jump', referring to the activity of parachuting or skydiving, with 'suit', denoting a set of garments. Originally, it described the one-piece protective garment worn by parachutists. The logic is transparent: a 'suit' designed for 'jumping'. Over time, the term expanded to cover any one-piece garment with trousers, used in various contexts from fashion to workwear, while retaining its core idea of a unified, practical outfit.
Analysis
Structure: jump + suit
jump (english, functional: modifier indicating purpose/activity) + suit (english, functional: base noun meaning a set of garments)
Examples
She wore a stylish black jumpsuit to the evening party.
The mechanic's jumpsuit was covered in grease and oil stains.
Early aviators often wore leather jumpsuits for protection and warmth.