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bikinis

/bɪˈkiːniz/

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

Examples :

"Many women wear bikinis to the beach or swimming pool in the summer. "
wear style body sex appearance

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 sunbathing

sunbathing verb

/ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmˌbeɪðɪŋ/

To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan.

"After school, Maria sunbathed in the park to relax. "

Illustration speedo

speedo noun

/ˈspiːdoʊ/

A speedometer, particularly one in a race car or other automobile.

"The race car driver kept a close eye on the speedo to maintain his lead. "

Illustration swimwear

swimwear noun

/ˈswɪmˌwɛr/ /ˈswɪmˌwær/

Items of clothing appropriate for swimming

"She packed her swimwear for the beach vacation. "

Illustration summer

summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

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 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 choose

choose verb

/t͡ʃuːz/

To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

"I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl."

Illustration swimming

swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "