Bathing costume

Bathing costume

BAY-thing KOS-tyoom /ˈbeɪðɪŋ ˈkɒstjuːm/
Noun United Kingdom

Bathing suit.

Example Sentences

"Don't forget your bathing costume."
"She bought a new bathing costume for holiday."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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