: a suit for swimming or bathing

Examples of swimsuit in a Sentence

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For the outing, Cox wore a black swimsuit paired with a gray cover-up, black sunglasses and a black hat. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Her swimsuit and flip-flops from the night of the party were also found in a bag in the car, along with a shattered cellphone. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Her white swimsuit had a lifeguard corps insignia, signaling her expertise in water safety. Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 Prep accordingly with lightweight pieces—swimsuits, breezy linen tops and dresses—and a couple cozy knits or long-sleeve shirts to layer over top when the temperatures dip. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Jul. 2026.

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: a suit for swimming or bathing

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