siren suit

noun

Etymology

In reference to the air-raid sirens that warned civilians to take shelter.

Definitions

  1. A one-piece garment for the whole body, originally designed to be put on while making…

    A one-piece garment for the whole body, originally designed to be put on while making one's way to an air-raid shelter.

    • Don't ever use the hood on your anorak; and, if you do, for heaven's sake don't pull the string tight so that you peep out like a little baby in a siren suit.

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