bathing suit

noun

Examples of bathing suit in a Sentence

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In October, Trump joked that he wouldn't be seen in a bathing suit. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 May 2026 Throw them over a bathing suit or style them with a silk scarf top and heeled sandals for a night out—the lightweight material is soft and breathable enough to wear all day long. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 But planning what to wear to the beach—beyond just a bathing suit—can be a chore, especially if your day involves more than just sunbathing and swimming. India Roby, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 So consider skipping that third bathing suit, or roll your clothes to save space (versus folding). Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 24 Apr. 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 10 May. 2026.

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