plural onesies
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: a bodysuit for an infant having a snap closure at the crotch and not covering the legs
… her husband, Prince William, gratefully accepted a onesie labeled "Daddy's Little Co-Pilot" from a well-wisher …—
Michelle Tauber et al.
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: a one-piece garment for adults usually with long sleeves and pants and sometimes with a hood
All eyes were on Pharrell Williams' wife, Helen Lasichanh, during the Met Gala on May 1, but it was for all the wrong reasons. We were hoping Helen would show off her amazing post-baby body after birthing triplets, but instead, she covered her body in a giant red onesie that some Twitter users were comparing to the red Teletubbie!—Christopher Rogers
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This five-pack of classic onesies comes in sizes ranging from preemie to 5T and is perfect for everything from layering to wearing alone on warm summer days.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
The little one wore a D&G onesie with white shoes and a glorious afro.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 July 2024
While lying on a giant bean bag in a zebra onesie, Austyn was joined by a man wearing just a loincloth.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2024
The famous English music festival, held near Somerset each summer since 1970, boasts an online shop whose home page opens with cotton onesies for newborns printed with the pink castle play structure found in its kids’ area.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 June 2024
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Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
The little one wore a D&G onesie with white shoes and a glorious afro.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 July 2024
While lying on a giant bean bag in a zebra onesie, Austyn was joined by a man wearing just a loincloth.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 June 2024
The famous English music festival, held near Somerset each summer since 1970, boasts an online shop whose home page opens with cotton onesies for newborns printed with the pink castle play structure found in its kids’ area.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 June 2024
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“Onesie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onesie. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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