bikini

[bih-kee-nee] / bɪˈki ni /

NOUN

bathing suit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

swimsuit

WEAK

bathing costume beach costume clothing for swimming jams maillot one-piece one-piece bathing suit one-piece suit string bikini sunning swimming trunks swimwear tank suit thong trunks two-piece two-piece bathing suit two-piece suit

NOUN

panties

Synonyms

STRONG

briefs lingerie underclothes undergarment underpants undies

WEAK

intimate things

NOUN

swimming suit

Synonyms

WEAK

bathing suit beachwear maillot one-piece suit swim trunks swimming trunks swimsuit swimwear two-piece suit

NOUN

swimsuit

Synonyms

STRONG

beachwear jams maillot swimwear thong trunks two-piece

WEAK

bathing costume beach costume one-piece

NOUN

underwear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bra corset lingerie shorts undergarment underpants undershirt

STRONG

BVDs G-string Jockeys™ boxers briefs drawers loincloth panties skivvies underclothes underclothing undies

WEAK

Jockey™ shorts boxer shorts intimate things long johns smallclothes underthings

Example Sentences

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On the show, the bodies of the contestants were lithe and bikini clad, their voices turned down so I wouldn’t wake my neighbors.

From New York Times

A model wearing a tiny metallic bikini top, long black satin pencil skirt and gloves opened the show.

From Reuters

She changed out of the bikini she had brought with her and into her underwear and fell asleep, alone, in the double bed, the court heard.

From BBC

While she hasn’t posted another photo in a bikini, she hopes one day she will find the courage to do so.

From Washington Post

“I’m exposing my body in bikinis, semi-nude. ... It would definitely be stressful on my confidence as a dancer.”

From Los Angeles Times