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swimsuit

American  
[swim-soot] / ˈswɪmˌsut /

noun

swimsuits plural
  1. bathing suit.


swimsuit British  
/ ˈswɪmˌsuːt, -ˌsjuːt /

noun

  1. a woman's one-piece swimming garment that leaves the arms and legs bare

"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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Etymology

Origin of swimsuit

First recorded in 1925–30; swim + suit

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I changed out of my swimsuit and headed to a dance fitness class near my favorite grab-and-go restaurant on Deck 5.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

“The ‘worst’ one is someone was wearing a one piece swimsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

Mum-of-one Kayleigh said she initially left the swimsuit in the shop but went back to buy it just to prevent any other child ending up wearing it.

From BBC Apr. 30, 2026

Kristen Nuss was covered in sand, dulling her neon two-piece swimsuit.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2025

Dressed in her swimsuit, a towel over one shoulder, Kendra stepped through the door onto the back porch.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

WSJ | Buy Side: Whether you prefer a one-piece or a classic string bikini, these stylist-approved women’s swimsuits are flattering and functional.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Both later got into the bath – described by MacInnes' legal team as "oversized" – with both wearing their swimsuits.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

An Instagram account with millions of views shows a woman in swimsuits and gymwear whose body is bisected by vitiligo so she is exactly half white and half brown.

From Barron's Mar. 27, 2026

The actress recently showed off her new space in a post shared on her Instagram account, where she revealed photos of herself modeling a series of swimsuits before heading off on vacation.

From MarketWatch Jan. 15, 2026

That morning, she’d ripped apart swimsuits and dance costumes.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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