beachwear

noun

beach·​wear ˈbēch-ˌwer How to pronounce beachwear (audio)
: clothing for wear at a beach

Examples of beachwear in a Sentence

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Step inside to shop a selection of one-of-a-kind dresses, beachwear, pajamas, and accessories, with proceeds from select items supporting community projects. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026 Effortless young couples dressed in designer beachwear roam the lobby, while suited business executives pass by in the elevator on their way up to the Horizon Lounge—an exclusive space for guests to work, relax or eat while enjoying striking views of the Mediterranean coast. Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 Entrance will not be permitted if guests are wearing athleticwear, beachwear, T-shirts, hoodies, ripped jeans or hats. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 While Bieber was spotted in New York earlier in the week wearing The Row’s leather loafers, the City flip-flop has become her go-to footwear for casual looks, extending the traditional beachwear trend well into the fall. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beachwear

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachwear was in 1893

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“Beachwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachwear. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.

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