rash guard

American  

[rash-gahrd] / ˈræʃˌgɑrd /

Or rashguard

noun

1. a fitted garment for the upper body that is worn for surfing or other ocean sports to protect against chafing and sunburn.

   a breathable and fast-drying rash guard with optimal stretch.

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Etymology

Origin of rash guard

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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rash guard

Sporting swimming trunks and a rash guard shirt, mayor Andrew Little dived face first into the surf as he sought to reassure angry residents that the water was now safe.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

He was tall, with broad shoulders and a barrel chest under a blue rash guard that tapered down to red shorts.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2022

After spending hundreds of dollars on an anti-cellulite treatment and spray tan before receiving Vlad and family for a pool party, she ends up covering the whole mess with a rash guard and flowing pants.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022

Nor do you need to wear a rash guard while swimming to protect the delicate sensibilities of your niece and nephew.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2014

It is flaunted as well by the actress Leslie Mann, who wears a punk floral rash guard in “The Other Woman,” a revenge comedy set to arrive in theaters this month.

From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2014