wet suit
noun
: a close-fitting suit made of material (such as sponge rubber) that is worn (as by a skin diver) especially in cold water to retain body heat and that traps a thin layer of water against the body
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Surfers are provided with wet suits, surfboards and instruction in the water and receive a commemorative T-shirt.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2023
Brynne, a rangy surfer, was shown in the back of his van pulling on his wet suit, short board at the ready.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
Don't forget a couple of hooks for towels and wet suits.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Country Living, 28 July 2023
While other people stepped out for sandwiches, Kerby was traversing Waimanalo Bay, clad in a black shorty wet suit, scuba mask and fins.
—Susan Casey, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023
On the steep grassy bank above the reservoir, coats and sweaters came off, revealing wet suits and swimsuits.
—Brooke Jarvis, New York Times, 26 July 2023
In Its Time author, 40, shared another shot of Mila and Poppy posing with their aunt, with Barbara's wet suit half unzipped to reveal a flattering one-piece black bathing suit.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022
And safety is key with gear including a padded wet suit, lifejacket, helmet, harness, and supportive water shoes.
—Brittany Loggins, Women's Health, 23 June 2023
Yup, a wet suit is the perfect recipe for butt acne.
—Celia Shatzman, Women's Health, 26 June 2023
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2023
Brynne, a rangy surfer, was shown in the back of his van pulling on his wet suit, short board at the ready.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
Don't forget a couple of hooks for towels and wet suits.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Country Living, 28 July 2023
While other people stepped out for sandwiches, Kerby was traversing Waimanalo Bay, clad in a black shorty wet suit, scuba mask and fins.
—Susan Casey, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023
On the steep grassy bank above the reservoir, coats and sweaters came off, revealing wet suits and swimsuits.
—Brooke Jarvis, New York Times, 26 July 2023
In Its Time author, 40, shared another shot of Mila and Poppy posing with their aunt, with Barbara's wet suit half unzipped to reveal a flattering one-piece black bathing suit.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022
And safety is key with gear including a padded wet suit, lifejacket, helmet, harness, and supportive water shoes.
—Brittany Loggins, Women's Health, 23 June 2023
Yup, a wet suit is the perfect recipe for butt acne.
—Celia Shatzman, Women's Health, 26 June 2023
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1955, in the meaning defined above
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wet suit
noun
: a rubber suit for swimmers that traps a layer of water against the body to save body heat (as while swimming in cold water)
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