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Definition of tankini

tankini

/tæŋˈkiːni/
tan · ki · ni
Plural:tankinis
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tankini Lexical Profile

tankini Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A two-piece woman's swimsuit consisting of a sleeveless tank top that covers the torso and a bikini bottom.

Example

"She packed a comfortable navy tankini and a wide-brimmed sun hat for the weekend trip to the coast."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for tankini

• Nearby Words

tankerload
tankful
tanking
tankini
tankless
tanklike
tanner

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1990s by American swimwear designer Anne Cole as a blend of "tank top" and "bikini."

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