swimwear

noun

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

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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 While lounging on a beach towel, Simpson, who recently celebrated her 46th birthday, rocked a tiny polka-dot bikini and a plunging diamond necklace that gave her swimwear an elegant finishing touch. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 In the first three months of 2026, more than 300 million of us packed our swimwear or skis and headed for the airport or train station, an increase of 6 million on 2025. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Applying this rule to back-to-school clothes, summer swimwear, and winter boots takes minimal extra effort (plus a little storage space) and slashes kid clothing budgets in half. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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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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