swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

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Hanging jackets, umbrellas, hats, robes, bags, swimwear, and more. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 The remainder is generated by swimwear and underwear. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 In a short video, Chopra and Malti both wore cute hot pink swimwear. Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 This list of our absolute favorite affordable swimwear brands is for you. Avery Elizabeth Materea, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

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First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

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“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
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