BATHING-SUIT

bathing suit

[bey-thing]
noun
a garment worn for swimming.
Also called swimsuit.


Origin:
1870–75

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bathing suit (ˈbeɪðɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a garment worn for bathing, esp an old-fashioned one that covers much of the body
2.  another name for swimming costume

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