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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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Turkish swimwear brand Mayovera showcased a collection of burkinis - a mix of the terms "burka" and "bikini" - covering everything except the face, hands and feet.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Consider a hypothetical woman in her late 40s who is just looking to lose 10 pounds before summer so that she can finally wear that bikini she bought a decade ago.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

I’m standing on a Connecticut beach in a bikini at 6:25 a.m. on a November morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Here you can swim some of the finest beaches Orange County has to offer, so pack your bikini and swim trunks.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

When I wanted to wear a bikini to the beach, Mom was appalled by the concept.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana