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trunks

NOUN
bathing suit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bikini 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 two-piece two-piece bathing suit two-piece suit
NOUN
Bermuda shorts
Synonyms
WEAK
Bermudas Jamaica shorts surfer shorts
NOUN
swimsuit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bikini
STRONG
beachwear jams maillot swimwear thong two-piece
WEAK
bathing costume beach costume one-piece

Example Sentences

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We passed mountains of trunks and branches, piled high.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Agnew says his most memorable experience of being recognised came when he was "in my trunks in a swimming pool in Turkey and kids came up and said, 'You're PC Plum'."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They communicate by touching each other with their trunks, smelling each other and vocalizing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Sporting swimming trunks and a rash guard shirt, mayor Andrew Little dived face first into the surf as he sought to reassure angry residents that the water was now safe.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

I run my hands along the trunks of the trees as I walk, listening to the golden crunch of the leaves under my feet.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish