swimwear

noun

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

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On the hierarchy of smart airport attire, skirts may as well be down at the bottom of the list, right next to high heels and swimwear. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025 Underwear accounts for 50 percent, and swimwear, which was introduced in 2019, is steadily growing, making up close to 10 percent of the business. Emily Mercer, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 The White Lotus collection also includes other dresses, sandals, totes and swimwear. Pooja Shah, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Beyond swimwear, shoppers will also find terry cloth and cotton cover-ups and long sarongs to layer over their suits. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025 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

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“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
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