Clothing designed to be worn at the beach, such as swimsuits, cover-ups, sandals, and other casual seaside apparel.
From beach + wear (Old English 'werian' meaning to clothe). This modern compound emerged in the early 20th century as beach culture became a popular leisure activity.
The beachwear industry didn't really take off until the 1920s when women's swimwear became shorter and more practical—before that, beach attire was so restrictive that people barely got wet!
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