swimsuit

noun

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

Examples of swimsuit in a Sentence

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Lay the swimsuit flat to dry on a mesh drying rack or a clean, thick towel. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 On Sunday, June 7, the Jersey Shore star posted a photo of herself on Instagram wearing a black swimsuit. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The Spruce top and Elijah denim short incorporate custom detailing, while the Paradisa and Solara swimsuits feature artwork drawn from the pool vignette. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 The scoopneck style is available in red and black, and has gold hardware at the straps, making the simple swimsuit look very expensive. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 June 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 14 Jun. 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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