swimsuit

[ swim-soot ]

noun

1. bathing suit.

swimsuit

/ ˈswɪmˌsuːt; -ˌsjuːt /

noun

1. a woman's one-piece swimming garment that leaves the arms and legs bare

Word History and Origins

Origin of swimsuit¹

First recorded in 1925–30; swim + suit

Example Sentences

The willowy Australian set a record for most Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers and popped up in movies and TV shows, including a recurring role on “Friends,” before starting a wellness company.

From Los Angeles Times

Soccer’s “it girl,” as likely to land on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a swimsuit as in a soccer kit, Morgan, matured into a two-time selection for Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.

From Los Angeles Times

Brittany Mahomes, an owner of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current and a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, reportedly “liked” and later “unliked” an Aug. 13 Instagram post by Trump highlighting the Republican Party’s platform.

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One of the best known shows Moffitt wearing a stretch knit swimsuit with fencer’s visor and tall boots.

From Los Angeles Times

With a black-and-white palette, however, certain scenes needed extra consideration, as when Tom Ripley’s swimsuit needed to set him apart at the beach.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bikini