Definition

A piece of clothing designed to be worn for swimming or sunbathing.

Example

She bought a new swimsuit for her vacation at the beach.

Conversation

Are you going to wear your new swimsuit to the beach this weekend?

Definitely! I can't wait to show it off.

I hope it fits well, I know how picky you are about your swimsuit choices.

It should be perfect, I tried it on when I bought it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Swimsuit is formed from "swim" (from Old English "swimman", meaning to move through water) and "suit" (from Old French "suite", meaning a set of clothing). The word "swimsuit" refers to a set of clothing designed for swimming or water activities.

Memory Tip

Think of moving through water ('swim') while wearing a set of clothing ('suit') — that's what a swimsuit is for.

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