swimsuit

noun

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

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Throw them over your swimsuit or pair them with a bohemian blouse for an instantly chic summer uniform. Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Throw it over a swimsuit as a cover-up, wear it with linen pants for dinner, or pair it with denim shorts for a casual afternoon of exploring. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Leading the trend is the modern one-piece, reimagined as a wardrobe staple rather than simply a swimsuit. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 But my favorite way to wear it is as a swimsuit cover-up for beach days. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 26 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 27 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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