swimwear

noun

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

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

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Ksubi Streetwear brand Ksubi is taking the plunge into swimwear. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025 Re-Calvin also accepts intimates, such as bras, swimwear and underwear — a category that is often excluded from circularity programs. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 Jackets and outerwear saw the largest increase, with prices on average 24% higher, while swimwear saw the smallest hike at 2% on average. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 However, fashionistas won’t see NASA branding on swimwear and undergarments because those categories are deemed inappropriate or impermissible given NASA’s role as a government agency. Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

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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 2 Nov. 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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