beachwear

noun

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

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Nolan was the founder of East x East, a boutique fashion company focused on beachwear and sunglasses. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025 The Sunset range includes the Bandeau One Piece Swimsuit (£145), and features this season's hero print, inspired by the iconic work of Slim Aarons + David Hockney Picture the glamour of a Californian pool party reimagined on playful swim and beachwear silhouettes. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Downtown Hermosa Beach Shop for casual clothes, beachwear, accessories, sunglasses, and souvenirs on the Pier Plaza pedestrian mall, Hermosa Avenue, and Pier Avenue. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025 On top of her beachwear was a flirty, bubble mini skirt. Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 July 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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