bathing suit
Americannoun
noun
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a garment worn for bathing, esp an old-fashioned one that covers much of the body
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another name for swimming costume
Etymology
Origin of bathing suit
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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“I’m going to put on my bathing suit right now!” she chirps from her bedroom, sounding happier than most about the prospect of changing into swimwear on a raw and cloudy afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Another, from Princess Margaret, asked Stillman to "look after my bathing suit".
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
Cher wore the bathing suit of Natalie Wood, Beatty’s paramour and co-star in “Splendor in the Grass.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024
The first time I lost nearly 100 pounds, it was a treat to shop at any store I pleased, and to be able to wear a bathing suit without having a panic attack.
From Slate • Jul. 20, 2024
Geoff Graham’s parents have a hot tub, so she wraps her bathing suit up in a towel.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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