bikini
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Also seen as: bikinis
Sense 1
A brief, often minimalistic two-piece bathing suit worn by women, especially one that exposes the midriff and navel.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A brief bathing suit covering only the pelvis (equivalent to the bottom portion of a two-piece bikini), worn by any gender.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bikini” mean?
A brief, often minimalistic two-piece bathing suit worn by women, especially one that exposes the midriff and navel.
Is “bikini” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.