bikini
Translation
bikini
Examples
She wore a new bikini to the beach.
She wore a new bikini to the beach.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) bikini a two-piece swimsuit She bought a new bikini for her vacation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: two-piece, two-piece swimsuit
Etymology
Named after the Bikini Atoll, where atomic bomb tests were conducted in 1946, suggesting the 'explosive' effect of the swimsuit.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'bi-' prefix meaning 'two', for a two-piece swimsuit.