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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One month ago, Towle made headlines with her appearance at Miami Swim Week, modeling beachwear designed for post-cancer bodies in The Chemo Club x Post Swim show. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Matt Dillon's Pick Designer Diana Mahrach's newest Hampton Collection embraces flowing silhouettes and painterly prints that effortlessly blur the line between beachwear and evening attire. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Sport the shoes with everything from beachwear to maxi dresses, and prepare for the compliments to roll in. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 June 2026 The designer said plans are in the works for new categories and licenses for sunglasses, bags, knitwear, and beachwear. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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