swimsuit

noun

swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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Made from high-quality Lycra, this swimsuit offers a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The linen-like material is thick enough to wear traveling or lounging, but the flowy bottoms can also be thrown on over a swimsuit with a button-down and worn as a cover-up on vacation. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 Dress Code: Modest swimwear is required, and swimsuits, rash guards and knee-length shorts are allowed. Evan Moore august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025 Another vacation destination is calling out beachgoers over their swimsuits as summer hotspots continue to combat the disruptions of overtourism. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimsuit was in 1926

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“Swimsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimsuit. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.

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swimsuit

noun
swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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