swimsuit

noun

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

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The brand released a collection of swimsuits made with recycled nylon and Renewable Lycra Fiber. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford put forward structured bullet bras and high-cut swimsuits. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 They’re then forced to compete in a beauty pageant, wearing lingerie and swimsuits, which Galán considers to be the ultimate motivator. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 This buttery-soft, oversized, viscose button-down works open over a swimsuit or buttoned for lunch or dinner. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 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 11 Oct. 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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