swimsuit
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- 1 swimsuit、bathing suit
A general term for clothing worn for swimming or spending time in the water, equivalent to “swimsuit” or “bathing suit.”
swimsuit、bathing suit
Refers broadly to swimwear worn by any gender, without specifying a particular style.
Learning notes
Explanation
The word combines ชุด, meaning “clothing” or “outfit,” with ว่ายน้ำ, meaning “to swim.” It can therefore be understood literally as clothing for swimming. It is a neutral, everyday term used for men’s, women’s, and children’s swimwear. When counting swimsuits as items of clothing, ตัว is commonly used as the classifier: ชุดว่ายน้ำหนึ่งตัว means “one swimsuit.”
Usage
Commonly used when preparing for the beach or pool, discussing swimming lessons or travel packing, and shopping for swimwear in stores or online.
Caution
ชุดว่ายน้ำ does not refer only to women’s swimwear or bikinis; it covers swimwear in general. Do not omit ชุด, because ว่ายน้ำ by itself means “to swim,” not “swimsuit.”
Differences from similar words
1 swimsuit synonyms
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กางเกงว่ายน้ำ refers specifically to swimming trunks or swim bottoms. ชุดว่ายน้ำ is a general term covering all types of swimsuits.
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บิกินี specifically means a bikini, a particular two-piece style. ชุดว่ายน้ำ is the broader term for any swimsuit.