swimsuit

noun

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

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In the image, Berry is seen facing away from the camera in a sandy desert while wearing a cheeky, two-piece swimsuit by Monday Swimwear. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 Once wrapped in glossy ‘80s clichés—bronzed couples, neon swimsuits, bottomless umbrella drinks—all-inclusive Caribbean trips are having a renaissance. AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025 Fremantle began toying with the idea of rebooting the series and its iconic red swimsuits as early as 2018, with Fox coming onboard in 2024 with a script plus penalty commitment. Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025 By Neptune, there will be lifeguards in red swimsuits and slow-motion running on glorious SoCal beaches. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 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 1 Oct. 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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