swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

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Refusing to be shamed for her choice in swimwear, the woman stood her ground. Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Parents lounge poolside in colorful swimwear, while others float on inflatable tubes. Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025 In the two decades since its debut Adama Paris has produced over 20 collections including resort wear and swimwear. Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024 The unit, located on Corso Como 11, opposite the famed 10 Corso Como retail emporium, covers 753 square feet and displays the new offer, which encompasses activewear, loungewear and knitwear, in addition to the core swimwear and lingerie categories. Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swimwear 

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

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“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
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