swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

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Brightly colored swimwear can aid in quicker detection but does not replace adult supervision. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Categories span jerseys and polos, graphic T-shirts, track jackets, fleece shorts, baggy jeans and denim shorts, reversible swimwear and accessories. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026 With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy. Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 Undergarments And Swimwear Johnson accepts clothing at her consignment store but will never take undergarments or swimwear from those looking to part ways with such items. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

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“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
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