bathing suit
Definition
Noun: A tight-fitting garment designed to be worn for swimming or sunbathing. It is typically made from materials that dry quickly and are resistant to chlorine or salt water.
Usage
The term "bathing suit" refers to the single, complete garment worn for aquatic activities. It is a standard term in American English. - You wear a bathing suit to go swimming. - It is common to say, "I need to pack my bathing suit for the beach." - The word is used with articles: a bathing suit, the bathing suit, my bathing suit.
Examples
- She bought a new one-piece bathing suit for her vacation.
- He forgot to bring his bathing suit to the pool.
- The store has a large selection of bathing suits in different styles.
Advanced Usage
- "bathing suit" vs. "swimsuit": These terms are largely interchangeable in everyday use, though "bathing suit" is slightly more common in American English.
- "bathing suit" as a category: The term can encompass various styles, including one-piece suits and bikinis, when referring to the general concept of swimwear.
Variants and Related Words
- Swimsuit (noun): A direct synonym for bathing suit.
- Swimwear (noun): A broader, uncountable term for clothing designed for swimming.
- Bikini (noun): A specific style of two-piece bathing suit.
- Trunks (noun): A garment worn for swimming, typically referring to men's styles.
Synonyms
- Swimsuit
- Swimming costume (more common in British English)
Related Phrases
- To try on a bathing suit: To put on a bathing suit to see if it fits before purchasing.
- Bathing suit top/bottom: Refers to the separate pieces of a two-piece suit.
Noun
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tight fitting garment worn for swimming
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