burkini

Full-coverage beach attire

A burkini is a swimsuit designed to cover the entire body except the face, hands, and feet, worn by Muslim women who observe modest dress codes.

The garment typically consists of a tunic top, pants, and head covering in lightweight swimwear fabric.

She wore a burkini to the beach.

The term blends burka and bikini, though the garment resembles neither—it covers far less than a burka and far more than a bikini.

modesty

coverage

Extent of inclusion

niqab · abaya · concealing · privacy · decency · propriety · dignity · respectability · discretion · demureness

swimwear

swimsuit

Garment for the pool

beachwear · lycra · spandex · waterproof · quick-dry · chlorine-resistant · athletic · sportswear · activewear · swimcap

inclusion

diversity

State of varied elements

tolerance · equality · accessibility · representation · empowerment · choice · expression · integration · coexistence · non-discrimination

controversy

ban

Official restriction on something

France · regulation · protest · rights · freedom · media · politics · identity · symbolism · restriction

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

shoreline · coastline · resort · vacation · seaside · swimming · snorkeling · paddleboarding · tide · surf

Categories
Opposites
body coverage

burkinibikini

Divided women's swimwear

string bikini · thong bikini · monokini · microkini · micro bikini

Family

burkinis

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G