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sleepsuit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /sliːp s(j)uːt/
  • General-American: /slip s(j)ut/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

noun

Meaning 1

Clothing for sleeping in; pyjamas.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A warm one-piece garment worn while sleeping, especially by babies or young children.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sleep + suit. Compare sleeping suit.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: vintra piĵamo — warm one-piece garment
  • Esperanto: ĝispieda piĵamo — warm one-piece garment
  • Esperanto: unupeca piĵamo — warm one-piece garment
  • French: grenouillère — warm one-piece garment
  • German: Schlafoverall — warm one-piece garment