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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Cute one-piece swimsuits double as bodysuits, while rashguards go from snorkeling to smoothies. Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025 Your swimsuit drawer probably includes some one-pieces, bikinis, and maybe a tankini or two. Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 23 June 2025 The swimsuit has great coverage on the bottom, and the back has an adjustable tie for a comfy fit up top. Terri Peters, Parents, 23 June 2025 Do the state’s indecent exposure laws apply to revealing swimsuits at the beach? Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 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 5 Jul. 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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