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swimsuit

American  
[swim-soot] / ˈswɪmˌsut /

noun

  1. bathing suit.


swimsuit British  
/ ˈswɪmˌsuːt, -ˌsjuːt /

noun

  1. a woman's one-piece swimming garment that leaves the arms and legs bare

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of swimsuit

First recorded in 1925–30; swim + suit

Example Sentences

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I changed out of my swimsuit and headed to a dance fitness class near my favorite grab-and-go restaurant on Deck 5.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Mum-of-one Kayleigh said she initially left the swimsuit in the shop but went back to buy it just to prevent any other child ending up wearing it.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Even that may not be on offer: In 2018, Miss America ended its swimsuit competition under the direction of its then-chair, Gretchen Carlson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

She digs through the scraps and dreams of making a swimsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Five dollars gets you twenty quarters, which is a ton to put into swimsuit trunk pockets.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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