swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The couple, who got married on Oct. 23, 2021, is celebrating their three-year wedding anniversary on a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and Heather is basking in the sun in some hot, hot, hot swimwear. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Her label specializes in durable, flattering swimwear and separates. Nicole Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024 The company aims to achieve $500,000 in net revenues within 12 months following the fiscal quarter end September 30, 2024, primarily from women's swimwear. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 Amber Swim is a a boutique swimwear and resort wear label with small-batch production. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swimwear 

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

Dictionary Entries Near swimwear

Cite this Entry

“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!