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Definition of swimsuit

swimsuit

/ˈswɪm.suːt/
swim · suit
Plural:swimsuits
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• noun

1

A garment designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving, or surfing.

Example

"She packed her favorite swimsuit, a pair of sunglasses, and a towel for the trip to the beach."

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• Rhymes for swimsuit

• Nearby Words

swellshark
swift
swiftlet
swimsuit
swing
swiss chard
swiss cheese

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound word formed in the early 20th century from 'swim' and 'suit', originating as swimming grew popular as a mainstream recreational activity.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swimsuit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swimsuit
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