swimwear

/ˈswɪmweə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [swˈɪmwˌɛr] /ˈswɪmwer/ (ame, ipa) · [swˈɪmwˌɛr] /ˈswim-ˌwer How to pronounce swimwear (audio)/ (ame, mw)

swimwear — noun

1. clothing made for swimming or time in the water, including items such as swimsui

1.名詞B1
釋義

clothing made for swimming or time in the water, including items such as swimsuits, trunks, and bikinis

例句

Rania bought new swimwear before the family trip to Phuket.

collocation: buy swimwear before a beach trip

The hotel shop sells swimwear, sandals, and sun hats near the pool.

shop language: sell swimwear as a product category

同義詞
  • swimsuit

    usually one specific item, not the whole clothing category

  • bathing suit

    common in American English for one garment rather than the general category

  • beachwear

    broader — also includes clothes worn by the sea even when you are not swimming

用法筆記

Swimwear is often used as a category word in shops, websites, and fashion writing rather than for one single item. In everyday conversation, people often name the exact piece instead, such as a swimsuit, bikini, or trunks.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a swimwear for the beach.
✅I bought some swimwear for the beach.' / 'I bought a swimsuit for the beach.
💡'swimwear' usually works as a general uncountable category word, not the name of one single item.