swimsuit

noun

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

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That’s oodles of swimsuits, sunglasses, flip-flops and bags full of tiny travel lotions. Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026 In addition to swim trunks, the collection, which launches in June, includes women’s swimsuits, a baseball cap, and beach bags. John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 In the mirror selfie, Schumer poses in a red one-piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 This tumbler’s design pays homage to the original Barbie doll, manufactured in 1959 and wearing a black-and-white vintage chevron swimsuit. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 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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