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bathers

British  
/ ˈbeɪðəz /

plural noun

  1. a swimming costume

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The longstanding problem has worsened in recent years, and Coronado’s Central Beach was closed to bathers on 129 days in 2025 because of unsafe bacteria levels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

With its spectacular white formations rounded by erosion, the so-called 'moon beach' has bathers packed tighter than an astronaut's suit during summertime.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Exquisite, also, is a grouping of several soft-paste-biscuit tabletop figurines—classical and idyllic scenes depicting lovers, children, goddesses and bathers, all designed by Boucher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

The first warning signs were in the Caribbean last year when bathers found the water off the coast of Florida was as warm as a hot tub.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

When the voices of the bathers were heard ap-proaching, Robert said goodnight She did not answer him.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

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