tankini

noun

tank·i·ni taŋ-ˈkē-nē

: a woman's two-piece swimsuit consisting of bikini briefs and a tank top

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The two-piece swimsuit we call the bikini made its debut on Paris runways in 1946. The word bikini comes from Bikini atoll, the name of one of the Marshall Islands in the western Pacific, where atomic-bomb tests were performed in 1946. One theory of the coinage is that the effect achieved by a scantily clad woman appearing in public may be compared to the effect of an A-bomb blast. Another possible explanation is that the bikini leaves its wearer nearly bare, the way the bomb tests stripped Bikini atoll. In 1985, the tankini began appearing on beaches in the U.S., and the word bikini was combined with tank to create its appropriate name.

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Simple tankinis in black or neutral tones offer endless possibilities. —

Fabiola Medina, Glamour, 16 July 2024 This crinkle-cut tankini set, available for less than $22 at Walmart, gets high marks for its flattering fit and vibrant tie-dye pattern. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 11 July 2024 Maternity swimsuits are available in one-piece, tankini, or two-piece, in a wide variety of designs. —

Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024 The tankini top features a retro twist on the front and criss-cross straps in the back, which are adjustable to find the best fit for your body. —

Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tankini