tankini

[ tang-kee-nee ]

noun,plural tan·ki·nis.
  1. a two-piece bathing suit having a top styled like a tank top.

Origin of tankini

1
First recorded in 1880–85; blend of tank top and bikini

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British Dictionary definitions for tankini

tankini

/ (ˌtæŋˈkiːnɪ) /


noun
  1. a woman's two-piece swimming costume consisting of a vest or camisole top and bikini briefs

Origin of tankini

1
C20: a blend of tank top and bikini

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