bikini
word
/bɪˈkini/
bi-KEE-nee
/bɪkˈiːni/
bi-KEE-nee
Definition
A bikini is a two-piece swimsuit for women or girls, usually worn for swimming or sunbathing.
Usage & Nuances
'Bikini' is informal and most often refers to beachwear. Common collocations: 'wear a bikini', 'bikini top', 'bikini body'. Don't confuse with 'one-piece' (a single swimsuit). In some cultures, 'bikini' may be considered revealing or not appropriate in all settings.
Spanish: bikiniPortuguese (BR): biquíniPortuguese (PT): biquíniChinese (Simplified): 比基尼Chinese (Traditional): 比基尼Hindi: बिकिनीArabic: بيكينيBengali: বিকিনিRussian: бикиниJapanese: ビキニVietnamese: bikiniKorean: 비키니Turkish: bikiniUrdu: بکنیIndonesian: bikini
Example Sentences
She felt confident walking down the beach in her bikini.
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Do you prefer a bikini or a one-piece swimsuit?
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She bought a new bikini for her vacation.
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I saw many people wearing a bikini at the beach.
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That store sells different colors of bikini.
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It took me forever to find a bikini that fits just right.
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