bathing suits

Pool-ready clothing items

Bathing suits are garments worn for swimming or sunbathing.

The term covers everything from bikinis to one-pieces to swim trunks.

She packed three bathing suits for the beach vacation.

Swimsuit and bathing suit are interchangeable, though swimsuit has become more common.

The full phrase bathing suit sounds slightly dated to some ears.

Related

tankini · boardshorts · rash guard · swimming · resort wear · poolside · pool party · wetsuit · sarong · changing room · changing rooms · clothing · goggles · lifeguard · diving · sand · trunks · waves

Opposites
clothing context/setting

bathing suitsstreet clothes

Ordinary daily attire

everyday wear · business attire · formal wear · ski gear · office wear

body coverage

bathing suitssnowsuits

Insulated full-body winter garments

burqas · parkas · space suits · diving suits · winter coats

formality

bathing suitstuxedos

Formal evening suits

evening gowns · formal attire · business suits · ceremonial dress · wedding attire

Family

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Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G