bathing suit

[ bey-thing ]

noun

1. a garment worn for swimming.

bathing suit

/ ˈbeɪðɪŋ /

noun

1. a garment worn for bathing, esp an old-fashioned one that covers much of the body
2. another name for swimming costume

Word History and Origins

Origin of bathing suit¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

We traded life vests and bathing suits for wedding attire behind a rock and connected to shaky cell service so family and friends could participate.

From Los Angeles Times

“Her clothing is the Columbo trench coat — the idea of it — the piece of sand in your bathing suit.”

From Los Angeles Times

I stick out, clad in my sun shirt and hiking shorts among all the people in bathing suits.

From Los Angeles Times

Around the same time, the company began rolling out new product categories: blazers, leather jackets, knits, shoes, bathing suits and candles.

From Los Angeles Times

The Marina del Rey-based marketing firm owner recalls being mortified at the age of 8, when her mother sent her to class in baggy leggings and a bathing suit.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bikini
• swimsuit