swimwear

noun

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

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

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Klum has stepped out in a parade of NSFW swimwear looks over the past few days, including going topless in espresso brown string bikini bottoms. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 The 52-year-old model and actress, who is on a holiday getaway with her family, took to Instagram to show off her and her 10-year-old daughter Scarlett Rose's matching swimwear. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 The store will feature the brand’s apparel, swimwear, footwear and accessories. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025 In Riviera romance and cult thriller La Piscine, swathed in Courréges swimwear, her cheeks are rosy and her lips are lush and pouty. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

Word History

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 3 Jan. 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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