swimsuit

noun

swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

Examples of swimsuit in a Sentence

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Come for the flattering one-piece swimsuits and the Birkenstock-esque clogs; stay for the on-trend Levi’s and the warm-weather tops. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 May 2025 Find swimsuits, shorts, vintage-style t-shirts and more. Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025 The campaign is inspired by Dolce & Gabbana’s 2007 Light Blue Pour Homme shot by Mario Testino and featuring David Gandy, who was also in a tiny white swimsuit and embracing Capri’s romantic energy. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 May 2025 Pack light but smart: Bring layers for the mountains, a swimsuit for the coast, and bug spray for the marshes. Eat local: Skip the chains. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimsuit was in 1926

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“Swimsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimsuit. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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swimsuit

noun
swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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