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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

"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

Etymology

Origin of swimsuit

First recorded in 1925–30; swim + suit

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Malia Lew, a sales associate at Sunday Brunch, a swimsuit wholesaler, said she has her identification documents out and ready at work ever since Ambiance Apparel raid — even though she’s a U.S. citizen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

Sure, when it gets wet, you kind of resemble a droopy sea lion, but at least it isn’t pink and lime green like Linda’s swimsuit is.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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