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swimsuit

American  
[swim-soot] / ˈswɪmˌsut /

noun

  1. bathing suit.

swimsuit British  
/ ˈswɪmˌsuːt, -ˌsjuːt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of swimsuit

First recorded in 1925–30; swim + suit

Example Sentences

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You know to turn the faucet in the bathroom off while rinsing out your swimsuit but something distracts you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Even that may not be on offer: In 2018, Miss America ended its swimsuit competition under the direction of its then-chair, Gretchen Carlson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Born Joan Constance Manning in Sydney on 28 December 1923, she worked as a swimsuit model and met Wayne Anderson, a US Army pilot, on Bondi Beach and married him soon after.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

Earlier this year, she appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue, declaring: “I hope people see my photos and understand that strength can be so beautiful and so feminine.”

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

First of all, I don’t even own a swimsuit.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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