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 In the years to follow, the creative genius put his flair for color and glam on everything from menswear and womenswear to eyewear, beachwear and even underwear. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 In the lobby of the Condado Vanderbilt hotel next door check out Wild Side, a boutique that carries fine beachwear and sculptural jewelry in gold and silver by the Puerto Rican artist María Blondet. Luisita Lopez Torregrosa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey Get Catty in Matching Leopard Print Looks: See Their Twinning Moment Aside from swimsuits, her line also includes other beachwear looks, like a denim corset top, cropped long-sleeve button-down and micro skirt. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 Below, bring your beachwear wish list to life with the best bikinis of 2024. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024 In October, Hurley offered a behind-the-scenes look at a shoot for her beachwear line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024 Luckily for locals, luxe Colombian beachwear brand Ondademar just opened a third U.S. boutique on pedestrian friendly Lincoln Road. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Quietly luxurious trousers that scream chic, like these from Theory. $395 $201 at AMAZON Amazon Essentials classic-fit long-sleeve button-down For workwear or beachwear, a striped shirt is a summer wardrobe nonnegotiable. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 12 July 2023 Find everything from casual beachwear to high-end designers, home furnishings, and more. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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