bandkini en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bændˈkiː.ni/
Etymology
Blend of bandeau + bikini.
Meanings
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A swimsuit consisting of a generally strapless bandeau top and a bikini bottom.
"The bandkini is very popular," said Shawn Smith, owner of Tropic Trader on Hilton Head. "It has a band-style top with detachable straps and bikini bottoms."
2001 June 10, Erin Becker, “Summer fashions hit area beaches”, in The Island Packet:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bandkinis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |