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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

The Australian swimwear brand traces its origins to 1928, when Scottish immigrant Alexander MacRae produced a sleeveless Racerback swimsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

But while majority of contestants wore two piece bikinis for the 2025 contest, those from conservative countries were allowed to wear full-body covering in the swimsuit round.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

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

My mom would never come here, because she would never be seen in a swimsuit.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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