Swimwear is
clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or
water sports, such as
swimming,
diving and
surfing, or sun-orientated activities, such as
sun bathing. Different types may be worn by men, women, and children. Swimwear is described by a number of names, some of which are used only in particular locations, including
swimsuit,
bathing suit,
swimming costume,
bathing costume,
swimming suit,
swimmers,
swimming togs,
bathers,
cossie (short for "costume"), or
swimming trunks for men, besides others.