swimwear

noun

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

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In the image, the women wore matching swimsuits and cover-ups from the star's line of swimwear, Elizabeth Hurley Beach. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Regular laundry detergents may clean well, but their stronger chemicals can weaken swimwear over time. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025 Events are 21+, swimwear is required for the pool and RSVP is necessary for pool access, with limited day passes available. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Picture gold wreaths, arm cuffs, flowy hair, and earthy-toned swimwear that exudes strength and beauty. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Aug. 2025.

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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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