noun
General Slang
bathers
BAY-thuhz · noun · informal
Swimwear (Victorian/SA term).
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Definitions
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A swimming costume; the usual word in Victoria and South Australia.
“Don't forget your bathers for the pool.”
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bathers In A Sentence
Don't forget your bathers for the pool.
Origin & Usage
From 'bathing costume'; one of several regional Australian swimwear words.
People Also Ask
What does 'bathers' mean in Australia?
Bathers is a word for a swimming costume or swimwear, used especially in Victoria and South Australia.
Where does the word 'bathers' come from?
It comes from 'bathing costume' and is one of several regional Australian words for swimwear.
What do other Australian states call 'bathers'?
The term varies by region. Other Australians say 'togs', 'swimmers' or 'cossie' depending on where they're from.
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