Word
swimsuit
Phoneticsswim·suit, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈswɪmˌsut/
UK/swˈɪmsuːt/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“Don't forget to pack your swimsuit for the beach.”
“She bought a new athletic swimsuit to wear for her morning laps at the local pool.”
“Modern competitive swimsuits are engineered from hydrophobic materials to reduce drag and improve the swimmer's efficiency in the water.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly used in American English; 'swimming costume' or 'bathers' are more frequent in other dialects.
Etymology
From swim + suit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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