swimsuit
swimsuit — noun
1. something you wear when you go swimming, made of material that dries fast and fi
something you wear when you go swimming, made of material that dries fast and fits the body closely
Amira forgot to pack her swimsuit for the day at the beach.
collocation: pack a swimsuit — bring one on a trip
Feng hung his wet swimsuit on the back of a garden chair to dry.
The shop sells swimsuits in bright colors with fun patterns.
Greta wore her new swimsuit under a pair of shorts to the pool.
Walid put on a swimsuit and walked down slowly into the warm water.
- swimwear
more general — refers to all types of swimming clothes as a category rather than one item
- bathing suit
common in American English; sounds slightly old-fashioned to some speakers
- swimming costume
the usual term in British English, especially for women's one-piece suits
用法筆記
Swimsuit is the general term for any clothing worn for swimming. Specific types include one-piece swimsuits (a single piece covering the body) and bikinis (two pieces for women).