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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Ask Santa for a new swim bag large enough for a change of clothes, a swimsuit and a beach towel. Melissa Mishoe, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024 An architectural model of the Zara Hadid–designed 2012 Aquatics Center in London and one of the earliest surviving examples of a two-piece swimsuit, first coined a bikini in 1946, will also be on show. George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024 There’s even a waterproof pouch to keep their wet swimsuits and dirty clothes contained on their way home. Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024 But instead of packing swimsuits and sunscreen, police said these individuals are armed with disguises, video equipment, trail cameras and Wi-Fi jammers. Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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