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

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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 The swimwear evokes a retro vibe, featuring halter and one-shoulder necklines, all in the bright, fresh colors that define the collection. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Key styles for swimwear (sizes 4 to 16) include the Dakota plunge bra; Harper ribbed one-piece; Logan hipster bottom; Sonny one-piece with ruffle details, and Morgan high-waisted bottom. Emily Mercer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 Numerous examples abound, such as advancements in running shoe technologies or changes in the composition of equipment (e.g., composite ice hockey sticks or full-body swimwear). John Cairney, Sportico.com, 27 Feb. 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 13 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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