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swimsuit

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈswɪmˌsut// UK //swˈɪmsuːt// swim·suit

n. a piece of clothing that you wear for swimming. It is usually made of a special material that dries quickly.

n. a garment designed specifically for swimming or sunbathing. Often used as a general term for both one-piece and two-piece styles.


SIMPLE

Don't forget to pack your swimsuit for the beach.

CONTEXTUAL

She bought a new athletic swimsuit to wear for her morning laps at the local pool.

COMPLEX

Modern competitive swimsuits are engineered from hydrophobic materials to reduce drag and improve the swimmer's efficiency in the water.

Synonyms
Origin

From swim + suit.

Usage

Commonly used in American English; 'swimming costume' or 'bathers' are more frequent in other dialects.

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