swimsuit

noun

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

Examples of swimsuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Usually, the swimsuit competition is a preliminary competition, taking place before the official coronation on the final night of the pageant. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 The mom of one also took her transformation seaside in July, posing on a yacht in a black-and-white swimsuit that highlighted her toned frame. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025 The firm analyzed how much prices have climbed between 2024 and 2025 across nine categories, from swimsuits to dresses. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 This one from Siliteelon is a budget-friendly buy that can bolster any capsule wardrobe; wear it open over a swimsuit at the beach, tuck it into trousers for dinner, or layer it under a sweater vest when the weather cools. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimsuit was in 1926

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Swimsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimsuit. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

swimsuit

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

More from Merriam-Webster on swimsuit

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!