pumpkin suit

The term "pumpkin suit" can refer to specific clothing items in space exploration, prison systems, and popular culture, all characterized by their bright orange color.

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Definition

C1Space Exploration

(technical)An orange-colored suit worn by Space Shuttle crews during launch and re-entry for safety and visibility.

Example

  • Astronauts donned their pumpkin suits before the Space Shuttle launch.

B2Popular Culture

(informal)An orange and black costume associated with the character David S. Pumpkins from a Saturday Night Live sketch.

Example

  • He dressed up in a pumpkin suit for the Halloween party, mimicking David S. Pumpkins.

A2Costume

(general)A costume designed to look like a pumpkin, often worn during Halloween.

Example

  • She wore a pumpkin suit to the Halloween parade.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pumpkin suit":

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