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Definition of bikini

bikini

/bɪˈkiːni/
bi · ki · ni
Plural:bikinis
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bikini Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A two-piece swimsuit worn primarily by women, consisting of a separate top and bottom.

Example

"She bought a brightly colored bikini for her upcoming beach vacation in Hawaii."

2

A very brief, close-fitting style of underwear or swimming trunks.

Example

"He preferred packing lightweight bikini briefs when traveling light."

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• Rhymes for bikini

• Nearby Words

biker
bikeway
biking
bikini
bikinied
bilateral
bilaterally

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1946 by its French designer, Louis Réard, after the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, where atomic bomb testing was taking place. Réard reportedly chose the name because he expected the revealing swimsuit to cause an 'explosive' cultural reaction.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bikini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bikini
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