swimwear

noun

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

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The very first episode of ANTM subjected the contestants to on-camera Brazilian bikini waxes and then sent them up to a Manhattan roof terrace to pose in swimwear in frigid weather. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026 That area will soon rotate to a collaboration with Roller Rabbit, a colorful and brightly patterned pajama brand, that will include swimwear, sundresses and pool accessories. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking. Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026 Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

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First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Mar. 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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