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unitard

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

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈjuː.nɪ.tɑːd/
  • General-American: /ˈju.nɪˌtɑɹd/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A skin-tight garment covering the torso and the legs, sometimes the arms and feet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: leotard, body suit, cat suit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: garment

History

Etymology

Blend of uni- + leotard.