bikini

[bɪˈkiːni]

bikini Definition

a very brief two-piece swimsuit for women.

Using bikini: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bikini" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She looked stunning in her new bikini.

  • Example

    I need to buy a new bikini for my vacation.

  • Example

    The store has a wide selection of bikinis in different colors and styles.

bikini Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bikini

Phrases with bikini

  • the area of a woman's body where pubic hair grows that is exposed when wearing a bikini

    Example

    She went to the salon to get a bikini line wax before going to the beach.

  • the upper part of a bikini swimsuit

    Example

    She wore a bikini top and shorts to the pool party.

  • the lower part of a bikini swimsuit

    Example

    She lost her bikini bottom while swimming in the ocean.

Origins of bikini

named after the Bikini Atoll, where atomic bomb tests were carried out in 1946, suggesting that the swimsuit would have a similar explosive impact on those who saw it

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Summary: bikini in Brief

A 'bikini' [bɪˈkiːni] is a two-piece swimsuit for women. It is named after the Bikini Atoll, where atomic bomb tests were carried out in 1946, suggesting that the swimsuit would have a similar explosive impact on those who saw it. The term extends into phrases like 'bikini line,' 'bikini top,' and 'bikini bottom,' referring to specific parts of the swimsuit.

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