swimsuit

noun

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

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The Gooseberry Intimates swimsuit consisted of the So Chic Halterneck Triangle White top, which is priced online at $45, and the So Chic Side Tie Bikini Briefs White, which cost $35. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025 The 22-year-old made her SI swimsuit debut in 2023 with a shot in Puerto Rico and again in 2024 in Portugal. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 The 56-year-old brand is known for its luxury swimsuits, lingerie and activewear. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 12 May 2025 After a trip to the pool, swimsuits often get thrown in the wash. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

Word History

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 29 May. 2025.

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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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