swimsuit

noun

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

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Kidman shared some of her fashion highlights from the summery photoshoot in an October 24 post, including modeling a few Chanel swimsuits and underwear sets in various states of undress. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Oct. 2026 The 35-year-old model shared a bunch of photos on Instagram, leading with a mirror selfie in a plunging black one-piece swimsuit featuring a dramatic neckline and high-cut sides. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The Australian swimsuit designer was also the daughter of surfing legend Tony Ray. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2026 Surfing To Cannes MIPCOM always needs a bit of glitz and glamor and this year that largely came in the form of those beloved red shorts and swimsuits. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 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

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

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