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beachwear

American  
[beech-wair] / ˈbitʃˌwɛər /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of beachwear

First recorded in 1925–30; beach + wear

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Michael Chybowski’s bold lighting brought out the rich, dusky hues of Susan Ruddie’s costuming, which suggested South Sea islanders clad in beachwear.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

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 Jun. 20, 2025

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 May 30, 2024

Previously seen in the fashion house's spring-summer 2023 line, the depiction, matched with animals prints, features on floaty dresses, beachwear, accessories and homeware.

From Reuters Jun. 1, 2023

My mother told me the other bag contained the most ridiculous clothes, all new: bright California- style beachwear, baseball caps, cotton pants with elastic waists, bomber jackets, Stanford sweatshirts, crew socks.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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