swimming costume

Pool day garment

A swimming costume is a garment worn for swimming—what Americans call a swimsuit or bathing suit.

The term is primarily British: She packed her swimming costume for the beach holiday.

It typically refers to women's one-piece swimwear, though it can apply to any swimming attire.

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swimwear · racing suit · bathing trunks · monokini · two-piece · speedo · togs · garment · trunks · tank suit · pool party · changing room · lycra · spandex · board shorts · nylon · neoprene · polyester

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attire context/purpose

swimming costumestreet clothes

Ordinary daily attire

business suit · formal wear · evening gown · office attire · business attire

body coverage

swimming costumesnowsuit

Insulated one-piece outerwear

parka · winter coat · hazmat suit · burqa · spacesuit

state of dress

swimming costumenaked

Wearing no garments

nude · birthday suit · in the buff · stark naked · fully dressed

Family

swimming, costume, swim, swims, swum, swimmer, swimmers, costumes, costumed

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G