tankini
noun
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The two-piece swimsuit we call the bikini made its debut on Paris runways in 1946. The word bikini comes from Bikini atoll, the name of one of the Marshall Islands in the western Pacific, where atomic-bomb tests were performed in 1946. One theory of the coinage is that the effect achieved by a scantily clad woman appearing in public may be compared to the effect of an A-bomb blast. Another possible explanation is that the bikini leaves its wearer nearly bare, the way the bomb tests stripped Bikini atoll. In 1985, the tankini began appearing on beaches in the U.S., and the word bikini was combined with tank to create its appropriate name.
Examples of tankini in a Sentence
Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Whether that’s a bikini, one-piece, tankini, or a swim dress, there are numerous options out there to flatter anyone and everyone.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
Thanks to high-waisted bottoms and a cute flouncy top, this tankini provides the ease of a two-piece (hello, frequent bathroom visits) with a bit more coverage than a skimpy bikini.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
Nearly 4,000 Amazon shoppers have given the tankini a five-star rating.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
There are so many different types of bikinis on the market but some of the most popular top styles are triangle, tankini, bandeau, halter, string, and plunge.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
But Take Note: This tankini top has limited support for larger breasts.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
The tankini top has an open-back design with adjustable shoulder straps, while the shorts have cinched details and ties on each side.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
This tankini has a stunning V-neck top with ties that go around the neck and mid-rise bottoms to match.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2023
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“Tankini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tankini. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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