swimsuit

noun

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

Examples of swimsuit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shoppers can save up to 71 percent on breezy sundresses, comfy palazzo pants, one-piece swimsuits, and more go-tos for the warm weather. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 Pair them with your swimsuit and coverup at the beach, or with your favorite dress and flats for a stroll around town at sunset. Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for swimsuit 

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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 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

swimsuit

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

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