tankini

[ tang-kee-nee ]

noun

, plural tan·ki·nis.

1. a two-piece bathing suit having a top styled like a tank top.

tankini

/ ˌtæŋˈkiːnɪ /

noun

1. a woman's two-piece swimming costume consisting of a vest or camisole top and bikini briefs

Word History and Origins

Origin of tankini¹

First recorded in 1880–85; blend of tank top and bikini

Word History and Origins

Origin of tankini¹

C20: a blend of tank top and bikini