Meaning
A brief, often minimalistic two-piece bathing suit worn by women, especially one that exposes the midriff and navel.
Etymology
Origin: French
Etymology tree Marshallese pik Marshallese ni Marshallese Pikinnibor. German Bikinibor. English Bikinibor. French Bikini French bikinibor. English bikini From French bikini, named after the place name Bikini, from English Bikini, the name of the atoll where the United States tested nuclear weapons in July 1946; it was reckoned that the bathing suit would cause as much excitement as a nuclear bomb. This name was originally from German Bikini, the colonial name of the atoll as part of German New Guinea, and this was derived from Marshallese Pikinni.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
two-piece
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: