How to Pronounce Bikini
Bikini
bɪ'kini
Syllables:
bi·ki·ni
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
A bikini is a two-piece swimsuit worn by women.
Examples
- She wore a red bikini to the beach last summer.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bikini top | collocation | BIKIni TOP | She bought a new bikini top for the beach party. |
| bikini bottom | collocation | BIKIni BOTtom | The bikini bottom matched perfectly with her colorful top. |
| wear a bikini | collocation | WEAR a BIKIni | She decided to wear a bikini on her tropical vacation. |
| try on a bikini | collocation | TRY ON a BIKIni | I need to try on a bikini before buying it. |
Fun Fact
The word 'bikini' is named after Bikini Atoll, where nuclear tests in 1946 inspired the swimsuit's creator, thinking it would create a 'bombshell' effect on fashion and culture.
Word Family
noun
bikini
A two-piece swimsuit for women, with a top and a bottom.
"She bought a new bikini for the summer holiday."
adjective
bikini
Related to or like a bikini.
"She wore a bikini top to the beach party."
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