
Swimsuit
Context Matters
Use 'swimsuit' for clothing worn specifically for swimming, not casual waterside wear.

She changed into her swimsuit to go for a swim, not to sunbathe.
Activity-Specific
'Swimsuit' implies the person intends to swim, unlike general beachwear or sunbathing attire.

He wore only his swimsuit while learning to surf.
Gender Differences
Men's and women's swimsuits differ in style; men's are often called 'trunks'.

The store had a variety of men's swimsuits, mostly trunks and board shorts.
Compare with
BikiniSwimwearTrunkWetsuit
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