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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They figured 3 solid ounces per foot, but sand is a little heavy, and he’s sitting in a bathing suit.
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
Next, a close-up of a young woman lounging on a beach in a yellow one-piece bathing suit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025
Never, ever go inside a fast-food restaurant barefoot or in a bathing suit.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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