swimwear

noun

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

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In both sets of photos, the couples posed in the ocean wearing black swimwear; fans immediately clocked the reference on Rinna's part. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026 At 62, Macpherson rocks everything from lace bikini undies and bras and swimwear for the company, which starred Robert Irwin in a smokin' boxers campaign. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 Posts circulating on social media show people swapping traditional winter gear for swimwear while navigating slushy terrain. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 The collection spans unisex fleece sets, tees and sweaters, pajama sets, swimwear and accessories. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 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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