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Swimsuit and Swimming suit, which one is native? Thank you! Swimsuit and Swimming suit, which one is more native? Thank you!

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I agree that “swimsuit” is more natural for American English. I’ve never really heard “swimming suit” used before, but I have heard (and often use) “bathing suit” instead!
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In the UK, we call it a swimming costume, hehe.... or bathing suit.
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I would say both are native, but swimming suit is very old fashioned. In New Zealand we say swimsuit, but in general conversation they are referred to as 'togs'.
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I would say for American English "swimsuit" is more native. :)
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'Swimsuit' is definitely the most common and natural term. Other, more old-fashioned, terms are 'swimming costume' and the very outdated 'bathing costume'. I've never heard anyone say 'swimming suit' - you can probably forget about that one.

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