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Definition of burkini

burkini

/bərˈkiːni/
bur · ki · ni
Plural:burkinis
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burkini Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A type of modest swimsuit for women that covers the whole body except the face, hands, and feet, designed to accord with Islamic traditions of dress while remaining lightweight enough for swimming.

Example

"She wore a comfortable navy burkini while teaching her children how to swim at the community pool."

• Rhymes for burkini

• Nearby Words

burial
burka
burkina faso
burkini
burlap
burlesque
burliness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Australia in 2004 by Lebanese-Australian designer Aheda Zanetti as a portmanteau blending 'burka' and 'bikini'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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