swimsuit

noun

swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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How to Remove Odors From a Suitcase There can be a mildew smell if there are sweaty clothes, a damp towel, or swimsuits that haven't completely dried. Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, Birdie wore a coordinating one-piece swimsuit in the same color, paired with pale pink cowboy boots. Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Halle Berry captioned a mirror selfie of herself in a black one-piece swimsuit. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024 The line features two-piece sets, dresses, swimsuits and vibrant-colored crochet totes and sandals. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for swimsuit 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimsuit was in 1926

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“Swimsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimsuit. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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swimsuit

noun
swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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