bathing suit

[bey-thing]

noun

1. a garment worn for swimming.

bathing suit

/ ˈbeɪðɪŋ /

noun

1. a garment worn for bathing, esp an old-fashioned one that covers much of the body

2. another name for swimming costume

Word History and Origins

Origin of bathing suit¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Related Words

• bikini 
• swimsuit