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swimwear

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swim·​wear | \ ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio) \

Definition of swimwear

: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This week, Nike is unveiling its own line of modest swimwear. — Christina Binkley, The New Yorker, "Nike Takes the Plunge Into Modest Swimwear," 9 Dec. 2019 Shop some of our favorite new swimwear brands, ahead. — Glamour, "13 New Swimwear Brands That’ll Make You Excited for Summer 2019," 8 July 2019 The multi-tasking model, host, and author continues to juggle her runway career with her life as a talk show host on YouTube, while designing swimwear collections in her spare time. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "How Ashley Graham Rewrote the Rules on Maternity Dressing," 6 Dec. 2019 Sure, international celebrities come for the New Year’s parties, but otherwise everyone goes barefoot and dines in their swimwear. — Wendy Perrin, Town & Country, "18 Jaw-Dropping Private Villas You Can Rent Around the World," 17 Oct. 2019 Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid hit up Miami Beach together in stylish swimwear. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Their Cool Bikinis Hang Out in Miami," 4 Dec. 2019 Nike has followed up on its groundbreaking performance hijab with a new design for modest swimwear (better known as a burkini). — Margaret Rhodes, Fortune, "“Greenwashing” Isn’t Enough. Fashion Designers Must Do More.," 17 Dec. 2019 In addition to swimwear, Inamorata sells underwear, tops, skirts, and bodysuits. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Emily Ratajkowski's Barely-There Swimsuit Proves Summer Isn't Over Yet," 16 Oct. 2019 Nike has launched new swimwear designed for athletes who wear a hijab. — Jasmine Aguilera, Time, "Nike Launches New Swimwear Line Designed For Women Who Wear A Hijab," 10 Dec. 2019

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First Known Use of swimwear

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

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9 Feb 2020

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“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 23 Feb. 2020.

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swimwear

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How to pronounce swimwear (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of swimwear

: special clothing worn for swimming

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