bathing suit

noun

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The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026 Helena Christensen stunned in a bathing suit while soaking up the sun in France. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026 This bathing suit features a flattering halter neckline, a deep V-neck, ruching across the front, removable, padded bra cups, and supportive compression across the midsection. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026 Some of the pictures at the Racquet Club, like the ones of Norma Jeane in a two-piece bathing suit, were scandalous for their time. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathing suit

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bathing suit was in 1852

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“Bathing suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathing%20suit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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