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swimwear

swimwear

7 1.0
Clothes worn for swimming in a pool or at the beach
  • noun
  • /ˈswɪmˌwɛr/
translation icon : traje de baño
  • If you need to purchase bathing suits but don't know where to begin, try to think about the factors detailed below to make your swimwear purchasing experience considerably simpler:
  • swimwear bikini
  • designer swimwear
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But I've been seeing the same swimwear for such a long time.

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Examples

  • So I also bought some swimwear because I'm also off to Mexico in a couple of weeks.

  • One-piece swimwear for beach days or jumping off the high dive is also a problem.

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  • And now, the Lady Holiday swimwear collection.

  • Swimwear is on sale, right?

  • I'm launching my latest swimwear line.

  • But I've been seeing the same swimwear for such a long time.

  • Swimwear made from these kinds of materials is perfect for casual swimming in the ocean or perhaps lakes.

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  • When it comes to swimwear labels, not many can contend with the design and performance of Speedo bathers.

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  • I packed my swimwear for the beach vacation next week.

  • The store has a great selection of swimwear in bright colors for summer.

Synonyms

bathing suit
vsswimwear
  • US
96 1.0

A piece of clothing you wear for swimming

is more general, covering any clothes used for swimming not only tight pieces
swimsuit
vsswimwear
80 1.0

Clothing worn for swimming that covers the body

is the general name for all clothes used for swimming, not a single item
swimming costume
vsswimwear
  • UK
1 1.3

A tight piece of clothing you wear in the water

is a broader term for all swimming clothes beyond one close-fitting garment
beachwear
vsswimwear
1 2.0

Clothes for wearing at the beach, like swimsuits and sandals

is focused on beach use and includes non-swimming clothes as well
bathing costume
vsswimwear
  • UK
1 3.4

Tight clothing people wear for swimming at a beach or pool

is the broader category covering other swimming clothes not only tight pieces

How Revealing

bikini
125 1.0
swimwear
7 1.0
one-piece
32 3.2

Surface Forms

swimwear singular
swimwears plural

Morphology

swimwear = swim + wear (transparent) = swim + wear

A straightforward compound whose meaning is simply clothing for swimming, directly derivable from 'swim' + 'wear'.

Etymology

Swimwear is just the two words swim and wear put together, meaning 'clothes to wear when you swim'. So, swimwear means clothes made for use in water, like at the pool or beach.