beachwear

[beech-wair]

noun

1. clothing for wear at a beach, swimming pool, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beachwear¹

First recorded in 1925–30; beach + wear

Example Sentences

Santander says both casual and business dress is acceptable for staff who aren't required to wear a uniform, but noted "anything that could be beachwear isn't okay for the office".

From BBC

The crocheted bags channel retro beachwear while maintaining a modern structure, ideal for seaside adventures and city strolls.

From Los Angeles Times

The two have also been making video tutorials with tips on how to transform costumes into beachwear and outfits for other occasions.

From BBC

Environmental organization Parley for the Oceans has collaborated with Dior on a beachwear capsule collection for the third year in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

The government has made fighting radical Islam a priority, and secularism is seen as a bulwark against the feared growth of religious influence on daily life, down to beachwear.

From Seattle Times

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