Etymology

onesie

one·sie
O1N1E1S1I1E1

Today it means: A one-piece garment for an infant or small child, generally worn over a diaper. Full definition →

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The story

Genericized trademark from the Gerber Childrenswear brand name Onesies, which became reinterpreted as a plural. Equivalent to one + -sie.

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