swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

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The fiber is used in high-performance apparel, like sportswear, swimwear and denim. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Earlier this month, the mother-daughter pair posed side-by-side by the pool in swimwear. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Bowman advised travelers in Italy to use their swimwear at the beach and to cover up before walking around town. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The Dokotoo Swimsuit Cover-up is equal parts chic and practical, instantly transforming your relaxed swimwear into a resort-ready beach ensemble. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

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First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

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swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
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