swimsuit

noun

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

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Yacé continued making it through the semifinal swimsuit segment, final 12 evening gown competition and final five question and answer round. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025 Miss Universe 2025 contestants are also appearing in swimsuits by Filipino label Bench and makeup looks created with products from Thailand’s Chat Cosmetics, both official sponsors this year. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025 In the winter, swap these out for pool inflatables, swimsuits, or beach towels. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025 An orange metallic bikini, one-piece swimsuit, and orange knit dress all feature lotus flower prints strategically placed over the bust and crotch. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

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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 15 Dec. 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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