beachwear

[ beech-wair ]

noun

1. clothing for wear at a beach, swimming pool, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beachwear¹

First recorded in 1925–30; beach + wear

Example Sentences

Beachwear was the dress code, and even classic tailoring was given a shake up and repurposed into sleek and sporty silhouettes.

From The Daily Beast

The lingerie retailer taps into the teen market with a new range of sexy beachwear.

From The Daily Beast

The effect is an overwhelmingly trashy lineup of beachwear that goes against the grain.

From The Daily Beast

The entire video could pass as a high-end ad for perfume or beachwear.

From The Daily Beast

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