: 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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This flattering one-shoulder tankini swim top combines the coverage of a one-piece with the functionality of a bikini. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025 The photos feature Berry in a black and white one-piece swimsuit with a cutout on the lower back. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025 Witherspoon was spotted snorkeling, swimming, and smooching off the coast of the French Riviera, clad in a pretty white, one-piece swimsuit that’s surprisingly easy to replicate. Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 July 2025 These bottles feature a silver body, black one-piece screw-on lid, and the Ozark Trail logo. Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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