Swimwear glossary

This glossary has all the swimwear glossary terms that you need to learn. If you are looking for a particular style of swimsuit top or swim skirt, this guide will be helpful. It has a women's swimwear glossary as well as swimwear terms for swimming accessories:

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Two-piece: A two-piece is a swimsuit consisting of a top and bottom.

Three piece: A three-piece is a swimsuit consisting of a top, bottom, and sarong.

Four piece: A four-piece is a type of swimsuit that consists of a top, bottom, sarong, and jacket.

Burkini: A burkini is a modest swimwear covering the wearer's entire body, except for the hands, feet, and face.

Bandeau ire: A Baudelaire is a one-piece swimsuit covering the wearer's body from the chest to the knees. Competitive swimmers often wear it.

Beach bag: A beach bag is a large and often used to carry towels, sunscreen, and other items to the beach. It is used as a statement in the fashion industry.

Bra style bikini top: Looks like an underwear bra.

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Beach towel: A beach towel is a large, thick towel used to dry off after swimming or sunbathing.

Bikini: A bikini is a two-piece swimsuit that consists of a bra top and panties.

Bikini bottom: Bikini bottoms include the lower part of a two-piece swimsuit.

Bikini top: A bikini top is the upper part of a two-piece swimsuit.

Beach dress: A beach dress is made from light fabric and is often worn as a cover-up.

Beach pants: Beach pants are made from light fabric with an elastic band and are often worn as a cover-up.

Board shorts: Board shorts are worn by men when surfing or other water sports.

Boy shorts: Boyshorts are a type of swimwear worn by women. They are similar to men's boxer shorts. Some even have an elastic band for comfort.

Brazilian bikini: A Brazilian bikini is a type of bikini that consists of a thong bottom that can show your belly button.

Burkini: A burkini is a full-body swimsuit covering the wearer's entire body, except for the face, hands, and feet.

Beach hat: A beach hat is worn to protect the head from the sun.

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Crossover bikini: A crossover bikini is a type of bikini that has spaghetti ties that criss-cross in the front to show deeper cleavage.

Color block bikini top - Bikini with two or more matching colors.

Cut-out swimsuit: A cut-out swimsuit is a type of swimsuit with cut-outs in the fabric.

Cheeky bikini bottom: A cheeky bikini bottom is a bottom with less fabric coverage around the buttocks. It is one of the popular swimsuit styles.

Chlorine-resistant swimwear: Chlorine-resistant swimwear is a type of swimwear designed to resist the effects of chlorine. Chlorine-resistant swimwear is often made from polyester or nylon.

Cover-up: A cover-up is a garment worn over a swimsuit. Cover-ups can be made from various materials, such as sheer fabric, cotton, or Lycra.

Crochet bikini: A crochet bikini is a type of knit fabric bikini made from crocheted fabric.

Coveralls: Coveralls are a type of clothing worn to protect the body from dirt and grime. They are often worn by mechanics and other workers who need to stay clean.

Drysuit: A drysuit is a one-piece bathing suit clothing worn by divers to keep them dry in wet conditions. Drysuits are made from a waterproof and breathable material that prevents water from entering the suit.

Earplugs: Earplugs are a type of ear protection worn while swimming. Earplugs help to keep water out of the ears.

Flip flops: Flip flops are footwear worn in warm weather. They consist of a flat sole held on the foot by a Y-shaped strap.

Fin: A fin is a type of footwear worn in the water. Fins help the wearer to move more quickly through the water.

Fitness swimwear: Fitness swimwear is a type of swimwear designed to be worn during exercise. It is often made from a stretchy fabric that helps the wearer move more quickly.

Havaianas: Havaianas are a type of flip flop popular in Brazil. They are made from a rubber material and have a similar design to traditional Japanese sandals.

Jammers: Jammers are a type of swimwear that men wear. They are similar to shorts, but they extend down to the knees.

Goggles: Goggles are a type of eyewear worn by people who will be in or near water. Goggles help to protect the eyes from the water.

G-string bikini: A g-string bikini is a type with a strip of fabric between the legs and ties around the waist.

Halter bikini top: A halter bikini is a type with a halter neck and straps around the neck.

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Hooded swimsuit: A hooded swimsuit is a type of swimsuit that has a hood.

Hipster bikini bottom: A hipster bikini bottom is a type of bikini bottom that has less fabric coverage around the hips.

High waist bikini: A high waist bikini is a type with a waistband that sits high on the wearer's hips.

Kaftan: A kaftan is a loose-fitting garment worn by men and women in the Middle East.

Keyhole swimsuit: A keyhole swimsuit is a swimsuit with a keyhole cut-out in the front.

Kimono: A kimono is a robe often worn as a cover-up on the beach.

Lycra: Lycra is a stretchy swimsuit fabric often used in swimwear.

Life jacket: A life jacket is a piece of clothing worn by people who will be in or near the water. Life jackets are designed to help keep the wearer afloat if they should fall into the water.

Longline bikini: A longline bikini is a type of bikini that has a band that goes around the chest and extends down to the waist.

Lace bikini: A lace bikini is a type of bikini with lace trim.

Sandals: Sandals are a type of footwear worn in warm weather. They consist of a sole that is held on the foot by straps.

Sarong: A sarong is a long fabric wrapped around the body. Sarongs are often worn as a cover-up over swimwear.

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Swimsuit: A swimsuit is a piece of clothing worn by people who are going to swim. Swimsuits come in various styles, such as one-piece suits, two-piece suits, or tankinis. Swimsuits can be made from various materials, such as Lycra, nylon, or polyester.

Spandex: Spandex is a type of stretchy fabric that is often used in swimwear.

Swim trunks: Swim trunks are shorts worn by men when swimming.

Swimdress: A swim dress is a one-piece swimsuit covering the wearer's body from the chest to the knees. It might have some shoulder straps or come strapless.

Swim skirt: A swim skirt is a type of skirt worn over a swimsuit. It helps to cover up the wearer's legs.

Speedo: A speedo is a type of full-piece bathing suit. It is tight-fitting swimwear that both men and women wear.

Shelf bra style bikini - Built into the fabric of the bra

Solid bikini: A solid bikini is a type of bikini with one solid color.

Strapless bikini: A strapless bikini is a type that does not have shoulder straps but can have a sweetheart neckline or molded foam cups.

String bikini: A string bikini is a type of bikini that has thin fabric strings that tie around the neck and back.

Swim cap: A swim cap is a type of headwear worn while swimming. Swim caps help keep the hair dry and protect the head from the sun.

Skirtini: A skirtini is a two-piece swimsuit that consists of a skirt and a tank top. It almost looks like a wrap skirt.

Skirted bikini: A skirted bikini is a type with a skirt attached to the bottom. Skirted bikinis can provide more coverage than other types of bikinis.

A sequined bikini is a type of bikini with sequins on the fabric. It can also be a reversible swimsuit material.

Tank top: A tank top is a shirt with thin straps or spaghetti strings covering the wearer's chest.

Triangle bikini top: A triangle bikini top is a top with two triangles of fabric covering the breasts and leaving bare shoulders. It might have molded foam cups or not.

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Trikini: A trikini is a two-piece swimsuit with a triangle-shaped bra top and a separate bottom covering the wearer's crotch.

Tie-front bikini: A tie-front bikini is a type of bikini that has a band that ties in the front.

Tie-dye bikini: A tie-dye bikini is a type with a tie-dye print on the fabric.

Thong bikini: A thong bikini with a strip of fabric that goes up the back and between the legs to make you look perfectly sexy.

Tunic: A tunic is a loose-fitting garment often worn as a cover-up.

Tankini: A tankini is a two-piece swimsuit that consists of a tank top and swims shorts or hot pants.

T-shirt: A T-shirt is a shirt with short sleeves and a round neck. T-shirts are often made from cotton or polyester.

Rashguard: A rash guard is a shirt worn to protect the skin from rashes caused by contact with sand, surfboards, or other rough surfaces.

Racerback bikini: A racerback bikini is a type of bikini that has straps that criss-cross in the back for added support.

Wetsuit: A wetsuit is a surfer suit that divers wear to keep them warm in cold water. Wetsuits are made from a special type of material that traps body heat.

Neoprene: Neoprene is a type of synthetic rubber that is used to make wetsuits and drysuits.

Nylon: Nylon is a type of synthetic fabric often used in swimwear.

Polyester: Polyester is a type of synthetic fabric often used in swimwear.

Pareo: A pareo is a type of sarong worn by women in the Polynesian Islands.

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Push-up bikini: A push-V-Kini is a type of bikini with padding in the cups to help lift and shape the breasts. It also has adjustable shoulder straps for support.

Padded bikini: A padded bikini is a type of bikini that has padding in the soft cups or molded cup style to help lift and shape the breasts.

Printed bikini: A printed bikini is a type of bikini that has a print on the fabric.

Maillot: A Maillot is a one-piece suit.

Micro bikini: A micro bikini is a type of bikini that has very small cups and bottoms.

Mini bikini: A mini bikini is a bikini with very small cups and bottoms.

Metallic bikini: A metallic bikini is a type of bikini with a metallic sheen on the fabric.

Monokini: A monokini is a one-piece suit covering the wearer's torso and crotch.

Maxi dress: A maxi dress is a type of dress that extends to the floor. Maxi dresses can be worn as a cover-up. They are mostly made using transparent swimsuit material.

Monokini: A monokini is a one-piece swimsuit covering the wearer's breasts but exposing the stomach and buttocks.

Maternity swimwear: Maternity swimwear is a type of swimwear designed to be worn by pregnant women.

Mesh bikini: A mesh bikini is a type of bikini with a mesh swimwear fabric in the front.

Modest swimwear: Modest swimwear is a type that covers more of the body.

Nose clip: A nose clip is a small device worn on the nose while swimming. Nose clips help to keep water out of the nose.

One-shoulder bikini: A one-shoulder bikini is a type of bikini with a strap that goes over one shoulder.

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Open back swimsuit: An open back swimsuit is a swimsuit with an open back.

Underwire bikini: An underwire bikini is a type of bikini that has an underwire in the cups to help support the breasts.

UV protection: UV protection is a feature of some swimwear fabrics that helps to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Rashguard: A rash guard is a shirt worn to protect the skin from the sun and rashes.

Patchwork bikini: A patchwork bikini is a type with patches of fabric sewn together.

Ramie: Ramie is a natural fiber that is often used in swimwear.

Ring bikini: A ring bikini is a bikini with rings sewn into the fabric.

Tropical print bikini: A tropical print bikini is a type of bikini with a tropical-themed print on the fabric.

Vintage swimsuit: A vintage swimsuit is designed to look like a style from a previous era. It might cover the whole body depending on the style.

Wrap bikini: A wrap bikini is a type of bikini that wraps around the body. Wrap bikinis can be tied in the front or the back.

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X-back bikini: An x-back bikini is a type with straps that criss-cross the back.

Zip-front swimsuit: A zip-front swimsuit is a type of swimsuit with a zipper. Zip-front swimsuits are easy to put on and take off.

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