bathing suit

noun

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Lynette Hooker was wearing a black bathing suit at the time, officials said. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 The models are going to be clad in stylish bathing suits. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2026 Add this chic storage bench to a living room or bedroom, and use these drawer organizers for bras, underwear, socks, bathing suits, belts, T-shirts, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026 Made from a lightweight, drapey fabric that screams bohemian charm, this dress is designed for everything from a bathing suit cover-up to post-beach loungewear or humid nights out. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathing suit

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Apr. 2026.

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