maillot Syllabification: (mail·lot)Pronunciation: /mīˈō/Definition of maillot noun (plural same) 1a pair of tights worn for dancing or gymnastics. North American a woman’s tight-fitting one-piece swimsuit. 2a jersey or top, especially one worn in sports such as cycling. Origin:Frenchmaillot in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of maillot in the British & World English dictionary