What does "bathing beauty" mean?

An attractive woman in a bathing suit.

What is a synonym for "bathing beauty"?

Common synonyms include: bather, bathing girl, beau ideal, beaut, beauty, beauty contest winner.

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An attractive woman in a bathing suit.
"It is a curious quality of the bathing beauty that there is no requirement of surf or lake in her experience."

"It is a curious quality of the bathing beauty that there is no requirement of surf or lake in her experience."