noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of bather form-of, plural
2. 2
   A swimsuit; a bathing costume. Australia, South, Tasmania, Western

   "The bathers they wore looked sort of the same as now, but their hair was really different."

Synonyms

All synonyms

budgie smugglerscossiecossiecozziespeedosswimming costume

Example

More examples

"Bathers in Argentina were attacked by piranhas."

Etymology

Abbreviation of bathing suit.

Related phrases

bathing costume

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