sunsuit

noun

sun·​suit ˈsən-ˌsüt How to pronounce sunsuit (audio)
: an outfit worn usually for sunbathing and play

Examples of sunsuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mr. Foxe cowers as he is surrounded by a prancing horde of pert young gang members in skimpy sunsuits. J. Hoberman, New York Times, 6 July 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunsuit was in 1914

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“Sunsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunsuit. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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