Words / B1

SWIM-ing-kost-yoom/ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌkɒstjuːm/

A swimming costume (id: swimming-costume) is a garment worn for swimming (UK; also a costume; US swimsuit). Trunks are for boys; a wetsuit is thicker for cold water. PE: a swimming costume is pool kit; shorts from games are not allowed in the deep end.

Meaning

A garment worn for swimming (UK; also a costume; US swimsuit).

Examples

• “A swimming costume is PE kit for the pool; shorts from games are not allowed in the deep end.”
• “A named swimming costume goes in the PE bag; wearing it under uniform all day still fails the inspection.”

Good to know

a swimming costume (UK). Close: a costume. US: a swimsuit. Contrast: trunks / a wetsuit. PE / pool. Countable. Mix-up: a costume can also mean fancy dress.

Near in meaning

swimsuit

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