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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bathing suit
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Somebody said he looks great in a bathing suit, right?
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“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
“The two of us went swimming, with me in Natalie Wood’s bathing suit, and we had a great time.”
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2024
I have T-shirts and flannel shirts, some warm sweaters; a bathing suit, a pair of sneakers, a pair of Crocs, and a pair of boots.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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