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beachwear

American  
[beech-wair] / ˈbitʃˌwɛər /

noun

  1. clothing for wear at a beach, swimming pool, or the like.


Etymology

Origin of beachwear

First recorded in 1925–30; beach + wear


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Michael Chybowski’s bold lighting brought out the rich, dusky hues of Susan Ruddie’s costuming, which suggested South Sea islanders clad in beachwear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

The two have also been making video tutorials with tips on how to transform costumes into beachwear and outfits for other occasions.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025

Previously seen in the fashion house's spring-summer 2023 line, the depiction, matched with animals prints, features on floaty dresses, beachwear, accessories and homeware.

From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 2023

People have left flowers and condolences on the sidewalk where Ogorchukwu was killed, in front of a beachwear boutique that was closed for lunch at the time.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 6, 2022

My mother told me the other bag contained the most ridiculous clothes, all new: bright California- style beachwear, baseball caps, cotton pants with elastic waists, bomber jackets, Stanford sweatshirts, crew socks.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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