beachwear

noun

beach·​wear ˈbēch-ˌwer How to pronounce beachwear (audio)
: clothing for wear at a beach

Examples of beachwear in a Sentence

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No longer limited to summer beachwear, this style has evolved over the years and is now available in both casual and evening wear. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025 With their breezy fabrics and eye-catching patterns (with more than a dozen to choose from), Kimonos can easily transition from beachwear to casual evening attire – at a wallet-friendly price. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025 Visitors are encouraged to wear flip-flops and beachwear, or literally feel the sand between their toes. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 July 2025 An array of summer sets for men and beachwear for women are easily accessible. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for beachwear

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beachwear was in 1893

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“Beachwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachwear. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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