swimsuit

noun

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

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The win streak and appearances at the Met Gala and Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue made Korda a crossover star in 2024. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Sofía Vergara spent her Thanksgiving weekend beachside in lots of chic swimsuits. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Bring up to five friends (no more than 800 pounds total) as well as your swimsuit, flip-flops, and hats and earmuffs. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024 Pack your swimsuits, sunglasses and chew toys: a new pet-friendly cruise will welcome dogs next year. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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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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