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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Jumpsuit

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jampzuːt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Jumpsuit/ˈdʒʌmp.suːt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Sie trug einen blauen Jumpsuit zur Party."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A one-piece garment comprising trousers and a sleeved or sleeveless top.

    "She wore an elegant silk jumpsuit to the evening gala."
  2. 2

    A protective one-piece suit worn by skydivers, mechanics, or aviators.

    "The mechanics zipped up their durable canvas jumpsuits before entering the workshop."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century, the word combines 'jump' (referring to parachuting, as originally designed for skydivers) and 'suit' (a complete set of outer garments). Over time, the term evolved from utilitarian aviation and military gear into a prominent staple of high fashion and casual wear.

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