Definition

Clothing that is suitable for wearing at the beach, typically including swimsuits, cover-ups, and other casual attire for sunbathing or swimming.

Example

She packed her beachwear for the vacation by the ocean.

Conversation

Are you ready for the beach this weekend?

Definitely! I just bought some new beachwear for the trip.

That's awesome! What did you get?

I got a cool swimsuit and a couple of fun cover-ups.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beachwear is formed from "beach" (from Old English *bæce*, meaning a pebbly shore or riverbank) and "wear" (from Old English *werian*, meaning to carry or to use). The term refers to clothing specifically designed to be worn at the beach.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'beach' as a place where you relax by the water, and 'wear' means to put on clothing. So, beachwear is the clothing you put on for a day at the beach.

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