swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer 

: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Frankies Bikinis is known for its swimwear, the new collection spans beyond just bikinis and includes cute dresses and sets like Jenner’s. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Applying this rule to back-to-school clothes, summer swimwear, and winter boots takes minimal extra effort (plus a little storage space) and slashes kid clothing budgets in half. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026

Waddell is on the jetty and removes her towel, still in her swimwear. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The one-piece swimsuit is thoughtfully designed with adjustable straps, ruching throughout the midsection that creates a smoothing effect, and full-coverage bottoms, which feel like a rarity in swimwear these days. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swimwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

swimwear

noun

swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: clothing suitable for swimming