bathing suit

noun

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The oversized button-down can be worn unbuttoned over a white tank or even over a bathing suit during the warmer months, and the shorts have a high-rise fit complete with a stretchy, adjustable waistband. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 A little girl in a dirty pink bathing suit stood in a muddy puddle in the middle of the front yard. Literary Hub, 17 Apr. 2026 Lynette Hooker was wearing a black bathing suit at the time, officials said. Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 In Niles, Illinois, King Spa and Sauna offers an immersive, 24-hour Korean spa experience—nine sauna rooms, hot and cold pools (no bathing suits), and ample space to relax, snack, or stretch. Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathing suit

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bathing suit was in 1852

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“Bathing suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathing%20suit. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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