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swimming 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 swimwear tank suit thong trunks two-piece two-piece bathing suit two-piece suit
NOUN
swimming suit
Synonyms
WEAK
bathing suit beachwear bikini maillot one-piece suit swim trunks swimsuit swimwear two-piece suit

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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

Think the Australian breakdancer, the 'Muffin Man' and the random guy in his swimming trunks at Paris 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Last August, I was standing on Lake Erie’s Ohio shore, shielding my eyes from the sun while talking to a middle-aged guy wearing swimming trunks and a shell necklace.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2025

In Barcelona, some arrived in swimming trunks and flipflops.

From Reuters • Jul. 23, 2023

“My feet are better now, I’m dying to see my books again, and if I see one more tourist in swimming trunks I shall scream. But before I leave, let me give you this!”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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