swimwear

noun

swim·​wear ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
: clothing suitable for wear while swimming or bathing

Examples of swimwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This place sparked my love for design and swimwear. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 And because real-life emergencies don't happen in swimwear, Aquafinz even includes sessions where kids practice in full clothing, learning to stay calm and safe under pressure. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 July 2025 Notably, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson also shared pictures of themselves in skimpy swimwear. Michael Nied, People.com, 8 July 2025 From quick rinses to gentle drying, here's how to protect your swimwear for seasons to come. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimwear

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimwear was in 1935

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Swimwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimwear. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

swimwear

noun
swim·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce swimwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: clothing suitable for swimming
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!