# swimsuit

/ˈswɪmˌsut/ (US) · /swˈɪmsuːt/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/swimsuit
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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