bathing suit

noun

Examples of bathing suit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dressed in a red-and-white striped bathing suit with a matching kerchief and sarong by Jacquemus, paired with bright red shoes, the singer gave off perfect beachy vibes as men on either side of her waved billowing blue fabric to mimic ocean waves around her. Anna Chan, Billboard, 24 June 2024 For the race, Gibb wore Bermuda shorts and a hooded sweatshirt to obscure her gender, along with a bathing suit — the sports bra hadn’t been invented yet. Maya Silver, NPR, 22 June 2024 The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, 28, posed in a matching bright orange bathing suit next to her daughter, Sterling Skye, in the first photo in the set, taken near the shore on a beach. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 Mirrorpix/Getty Images The Origin of the Bikini Since the mid-19th century, bathing suits have been soaked in the waters of Normandy or Biarritz, cherished by the sea-bathing aristocracy. Manon Garrigues, Vogue, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bathing suit 

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bathing suit was in 1852

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“Bathing suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathing%20suit. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.

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bathing suit

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