speedo

American  

[spee-doh] / ˈspi doʊ /

noun

Informal.

plural

speedos

1. speedometer.

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speedo British  

/ ˈspiːdəʊ /

noun

1. an informal name for speedometer odometer

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Etymology

Origin of speedo

1950–55; by shortening; -o

Example Sentences

Speedo’s parent company, Pentland Brands, plans to move its North American headquarters from Orange County to Long Beach, which has emerged as a hub for aquatic sports for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

“Being based in Long Beach places Speedo — a brand trusted by swimmers on the world stage — at the heart of one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events,” the company said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Pentland Brands’ Long Beach facility, which will accommodate more than 130 employees, is expected to include a dedicated Speedo showroom, open office space and rooms for product design, according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Long Beach Councilman Daryl Supernaw said in an email to The Times he was “thrilled” for the company behind Speedo to move into his district, which encompasses neighborhoods around the Long Beach Airport.

From Los Angeles Times

In a move to consolidate the global swimwear brand, the company bought Speedo North America from apparel company PVH Corp. for $170 million ahead of the Tokyo Summer Olympics that were postponed to 2021.

From Los Angeles Times