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 took place in 1946. The name was chosen to suggest the 'explosive' and revealing nature of the garment.
Memory Tips
The 'bi' in bikini can remind you that it has two pieces.