beachwear

noun

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

Examples of beachwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The beachwear brand was put up for sale after its parent, Delta Apparel, filed for bankruptcy court protection on June 30. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2024 The Regent Street store boasts the largest spectrum of Karl Lagerfeld collections, including ready-to-wear, bags, accessories, jewelry, footwear, beachwear, sleepwear, fragrances, books and dolls. Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024 Enjoy the last stretch of warm weather and leave room in your drawers for bright-hued beachwear, like this starburst bucket har by Shondel and the olive green bikini set by HALI. Angela Lei, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Redondo Beach police ended up arresting her for indecent exposure, beginning a years-long debate about bodies, beachwear, decency and dress codes. Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beachwear 

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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 11 Oct. 2024.

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