swimsuit

noun

swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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The swimsuit is available in a wide range of sizes and 29 colors and patterns. Melony Forcier, People.com, 14 July 2025 Your postpartum swimsuit questions, answered Cupshe swimsuits are exceptionally popular with postpartum moms because they’re well designed yet affordable. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 July 2025 Sherry Lansing, then the chairwoman of Paramount Pictures, had agreed to appear, but when the shoot fell through, Graydon decided to use a years-old picture, shot by Leibovitz for an American Express campaign, in which Lansing posed poolside in a revealing swimsuit. Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025 According to the outlet, Diana was known to use her getaway during the last year of her life to bargain with paparazzi, who were eager to take photos of her in stylish swimsuits. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimsuit

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimsuit was in 1926

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“Swimsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimsuit. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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swimsuit

noun
swim·​suit ˈswim-ˌsüt How to pronounce swimsuit (audio)
: a suit for swimming or bathing

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