swimwear

noun

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

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Following the swimwear round, the top 30 contestants were narrowed down to 12, and then down to 5 after the evening round. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025 The coalition spans French fashion and retail, including groups representing women’s ready-to-wear, lingerie, swimwear, jewelry, watches and textiles. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025 Their product line now includes period swimwear, hygiene wipes, educational booklets, and online prep classes. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Nov. 2025 Founded initially as a shapewear brand emphasizing body positivity and inclusive sizing from XXS to 5XL, Skims has since expanded into loungewear, swimwear, and menswear. Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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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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