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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"I don't know if I look good in a bathing suit. I haven't had a bathing suit in a long time. I'm too busy," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Cary Grant wouldn’t look too good in a bathing suit, either.
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
“I’m surprised that I haven’t been nervous,” Cherlyn said as she posed for photos in a red bathing suit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
I put on my bathing suit, tried to hide the shaking as I did.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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