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bikini

/bɪˈkiːni/

Meanings
noun
A brief two-piece bathing suit worn by women, especially one that exposes the midriff and navel.

Examples :

"Sarah wore a bright red bikini to the beach. "
wear body style appearance sex

Related Words

Illustration bathing

bathing verb

/ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈbæθ.ɪŋ/

To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.

"After playing in the muddy garden, the children were bathing in the tub. "

Illustration brief

brief noun

/bɹiːf/

A writ summoning one to answer to any action.

"The judge issued a brief ordering the student to appear in court next week. "

Illustration midriff

midriff noun

/ˈmɪdrɪf/

The middle section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist

"The dancer's midriff moved rhythmically as she performed the routine. "

Illustration bright

bright noun

/bɹaɪt/

An artist's brush used in oil and acrylic painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.

"The art teacher showed the students how to use a bright to blend the colors on their canvases. "

Illustration exposes

exposes verb

/ɪkˈspoʊzɪz/ /ɛkˈspoʊzɪz/

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

"The news report exposes the company's illegal dumping of waste. "

Illustration common

common noun

/ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɑmən/

Mutual good, shared by more than one.

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration piece

piece noun

/piːs/

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

"I’d like another piece of pie."

Illustration patrolling

patrolling verb

/pəˈtɹəʊlɪŋ/ /pəˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/

To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.

"The security guard is patrolling the parking lot to prevent theft. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration historically

historically adverb

/hɪˈstɒrɪkli/ /hɪˈstɔːrɪkli/

In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

"Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work."

Illustration lifeguard

lifeguard noun

/ˈlaɪfɡɑːrd/ /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːrd/

A bodyguard or unit of bodyguards, a guard of someone's (especially a king's) life or person.

"The king's lifeguard stood vigilantly at the palace entrance. "