bathing suit
[bey-th ing]
- a garment worn for swimming.
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Origin of bathing suit
First recorded in 1870–75
Also called swimsuit.
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Examples from the Web for bathing suit
Contemporary Examples
Nothing is more ringard (tacky, or out of date) in 2009 than strolling around on the beach without a bathing-suit top.
Historical Examples
Yes, the bathing-suit does have little touches of red, and red—but this will never do.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
I've always said it was silly for girls to swim in a woman's bathing-suit.
The Trail of the HawkSinclair Lewis
Well, Luella thinks my figger looks so bad in a bathing-suit.
Aunt Crete's EmancipationGrace Livingston Hill
"We must let Thomas in to gather up this bathing-suit," observed Staniford.
The Lady of the AroostookWilliam Dean Howells
He was all dripping wet in a bathing-suit, and his face was turned away.
The Motor Maids by Palm and PineKatherine Stokes
bathing suit
- a garment worn for bathing, esp an old-fashioned one that covers much of the body
- another name for swimming costume
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