beachwear

noun

beach·​wear ˈbēch-ˌwer How to pronounce beachwear (audio)
: clothing for wear at a beach

Examples of beachwear in a Sentence

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Visitors are encouraged to wear flip-flops and beachwear, or literally feel the sand between their toes. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 July 2025 An array of summer sets for men and beachwear for women are easily accessible. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 Its primary application is in underwear, lingerie and beachwear. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025 The line of men’s and women’s swim and beachwear will include women’s reversible one-piece suits, maxidresses and dolman-sleeve kimonos and matching shorts. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for beachwear

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachwear was in 1893

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“Beachwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachwear. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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