swimsuit

noun

swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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Much of the initial attention during the first season centered on the actress and her bountiful blond mane and sexy swimsuit poster. Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 As someone who is larger chested, finding a swimsuit that lifts, shapes, and flatters my curves can feel like rocket science. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 In an April 8 video, the supermodel showed off different angles of the red-hot swimsuit while opening up about her journey to self-acceptance. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimsuit was in 1926

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“Swimsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimsuit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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swimsuit

noun
swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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