swimsuit

noun

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

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Participants should bring a swimsuit, goggles, towels and change of clothes. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 The Children’s Place has become my go-to brand for swimsuits. Cecily McAndrews, Parents, 22 May 2026 In terms of summer vibes, the energy will be high at Byblos Beach Ramatuelle season, setting the tone with new fashions like its third collaboration with Orlebar Brown with a new swim short and the addition of an exclusive women’s swimsuit collection by Maio. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 For an elevated, effortless dress that’s still laidback enough to throw on over a swimsuit, look no further than this gauzy maxi. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 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 25 May. 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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