swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

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The Euphoria star paired the summery swimwear with a baseball cap and a timeless cover-up from her Syrn Playful collection. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 June 2026 After returning from the front rows of Miami Swim Week, The MD Effect founder Matt Dillon says this season's biggest shift is swimwear designed to move effortlessly from beach to bar. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Best Amazon Prime Day Clothing Deals Prime Day deals on breezy summer clothes, swimwear, accessories, and more fashion finds are about to expire. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 In addition to Aerin Lauder’s own brands, her new flagship will sell swimwear from Agua Bendita, caftans from Emporio Sirenuse, and Lizzie Fortunato handmade shell jewelry. Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

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First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

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“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
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