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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Sometimes my swimsuit barely had time to dry between uses. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 In the photo, Hawn is wearing a black one-piece swimsuit, while Oliver is wearing a black speedo, with his name written across the back. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025 One fun photo showed Kate and Oliver standing side by side in their swimsuits by the sea, seemingly preparing to jump into the water together. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 In response, Hamilton posted a video on the beach wearing a red and white floral-print swimsuit and her blonde hair loose to demonstrate. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 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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