A swimsuit, bathing suit, swimming costume, bathing costume, swimming suit, swimmers, swimming togs,bathers, cossie (short for "costume"), or swimming trunks for men, is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing, or during activities in the sun, such as sun bathing. Different types are worn by men, women, and children.
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