beachwear

noun

beach·​wear ˈbēch-ˌwer How to pronounce beachwear (audio)
: clothing for wear at a beach

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Sport the shoes with everything from beachwear to maxi dresses, and prepare for the compliments to roll in. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 June 2026 The designer said plans are in the works for new categories and licenses for sunglasses, bags, knitwear, and beachwear. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 At the end of ski season in mid- to late April, Snow on the Beach is a quirky event where participants don beachwear and sprint across the thawing lake at the foot of the slopes before the whole thing spills into a splash party. — Claire Sibonney, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beachwear

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beachwear was in 1893

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“Beachwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beachwear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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