beachwear

noun

beach·​wear ˈbēch-ˌwer How to pronounce beachwear (audio)
: clothing for wear at a beach

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The lifestyle entrepreneur included a black and white photo of herself as a child playing with her mother, Doria Ragland, and an oceanside snap of herself with Harry, 40, laughing together in sunglasses and beachwear. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 Rio By Design Beachwear: Brazilian swimwear and beachwear, accessories and Panama hats. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025 Eres offers beachwear, lingerie, and loungewear, to create a complete wardrobe of intimates that put craftsmanship front and center. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 Each aims for timeless appeal with youthful twists and modest coverage, which extends to the new label’s beachwear assortment including 100 percent cotton double-gauze Vista bottoms, Laguna Fray button-up shirt and tiered maxi Reef skirt, which doubles as a maxidress. Emily Mercer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beachwear

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachwear was in 1893

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“Beachwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachwear. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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