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Bodysuit

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A form-fitting, one-piece garment covering the torso and often crotch, worn for support or fashion; in poetry, it suggests sleekness, modernity, or a second skin that contains and shapes the body.

Detailed Definition
A bodysuit fits the torso like a shirt or underlayer and closes with snaps or hooks beneath the crotch, keeping the fabric smooth and secure. It may belong to dance, fashion, work, or intimate private dress. In poetry, its uninterrupted surface can suggest armor, sensuality, or a wish to hold oneself together. The hidden fastening also offers an image of concealed labor beneath an apparently seamless identity.
Example
Example in poetry:
The singer wore a silver bodysuit that caught the rhythm of the drums; In the poem, a black bodysuit becomes armor against the cold stage; The dancer’s bodysuit moved with her like a second skin; A pale bodysuit reflects the moonlight in the dressing room
Additional Notes
A bodysuit fits closely and fastens with snaps or hooks beneath the body, helping it stay neatly tucked in. It can be worn as underwear, everyday clothing, or a fashion top. Unlike a leotard, it is not limited to performance settings and may be paired with trousers, skirts, or jeans.
Also Known As
Bodysuit Leotard Teddy
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