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one-piece

one-piece

32 3.2
Clothing made as a single item instead of separate parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈwʌnˌpis/
translation icon : de una sola pieza
  • Well, last year, she was in a one-piece snowsuit.
  • one-piece bathing suit
  • one-piece construction

Girls who like bikinis, girls who like one pieces, whatever, right?

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Examples

  • Patti is wearing a yellow one-piece bathing suit that isn't altogether flattering.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • He's in a one-piece that goes from his neck to his knees.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • So it is a one piece and it's so cute and I love it.

  • Also, I got this swimsuit and this is a one piece and this looks super fancy.

  • This summer, I bought a stylish one-piece swimsuit that fits perfectly.

  • The fashion show featured a stunning one-piece dress, showcasing elegant designs.

  • She prefers a one-piece outfit for its comfort and simplicity during casual outings.

Antonyms

9 3.5

Clothing made of three matching pieces, usually a jacket, trousers and a waistcoat

1 3.1

Made of two separate parts

3.0

Split into groups that do not agree

How Many Pieces

three-piece
9 3.5
two-piece
1 3.1
one-piece
32 3.2

Surface Forms

one-piece positive
one piece positive

Morphology

one-piece = one + piece (transparent) = one + piece

The meaning is directly and simply the combination of 'one' + 'piece' indicating a single-piece garment.

Etymology

One-piece comes from joining one ('single') and piece ('part'), so it literally means 'a single part'. That's why one-piece clothes, like swimsuits or pajamas, are made as one item instead of a separate top and bottom, which makes them easy to put on.