string bikini

noun

plural string bikinis
: a bikini with string-like straps

Examples of string bikini in a Sentence

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In a flirtatious scene shared by Netflix on Instagram, the actress can be seen risking a wardrobe malfunction in a brown string bikini. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026 One of the photos, which was also included on her Instagram stories, featured Kardashian in a white string bikini while lounging on a tan chair, with a black sheet partially covering her stomach and white bikini bottoms. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 The swimsuit styles below range from supportive to skimpy string bikini tops, including Pepper’s triangle top designed for AA to B cups (the brand is known for its bras for small boobs), Skims’s viral bandana-print bikini, and a $25 top from Quince in a vivid pink. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026 Whether styled with a white tee and jeans à la Hailey Bieber or paired with a string bikini and sarong for sandy beach days ahead, the warm-weather staple has become a favorite among fashion people and designers alike. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for string bikini

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of string bikini was in 1969

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“String bikini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/string%20bikini. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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