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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In photos shared by The Daily Mail, the Project Runway judge could be seen serving up summer vibes in a white string swimsuit set that was printed with large red cherries on the plunging bikini top. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025 The lightweight, capri-style bottoms look so stylish and would be ideal for throwing on over my swimsuit or pairing with an airy white button-down. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 The pristine white bikini is undoubtedly the swimsuit to invest in this summer. Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025 Berry also shared another swimsuit photo from a trip to Lake Powell earlier this year. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 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 4 Jan. 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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