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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