: consisting of or made in a single undivided piece
a one-piece bathing suit
one-piece noun
one-piecer noun

Examples of one-piece in a Sentence

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The lower deck also includes a large salon, two heads, and an unexpectedly cool feature: a large one-piece window that provides light down into the stern area. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025 To avoid this, wear a corset or a longline bra with a pair of matching panties instead of a one-piece. Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2025 From sleek, long-sleeves to sleeveless one-pieces, there’s a bodysuit for everyone and every occasion alike. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025 The coverall-style one-piece is easy to dress up with a pair of boots and a leather jacket, or dress down with some comfy sneakers and a beanie like Paltrow’s. Cai Cramer, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for one-piece 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jan. 2025.

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