string bikini

noun

plural string bikinis
: a bikini with string-like straps

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Lopez also shared some behind-the-scenes moments from her European vacation, including showing off a rare glimpse of her altered Ben Affleck tattoo in an animal print string bikini shared on her Instagram Stories. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 July 2026 The Fantastic Four star slipped into a brown string bikini with a gold sun adornment on the strapless top for their romantic beach day. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 The post opened with Hudson standing on the edge of a boat while wearing a black string bikini. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for string bikini

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of string bikini was in 1969

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“String bikini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/string%20bikini. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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