burkini
noun
bur·ki·ni
bər-ˈkē-nē
plural burkinis
: a swimsuit designed for Muslim women and girls that covers the entire body except for the face, feet, and hands
Burkinis may be some of the most conservative bathing suits, but that doesn't mean they can't look trendy.—Madeleine Buckley
The exhibition … brings together an international interpretation of Muslim culture and fashion from designer garments by international names … to sportswear such as the burkini. …—Celine Semaan
At issue are the full-body, head-covering garments worn in the water by some Muslim women, which have been nicknamed burkinis, an amalgam of burqa and bikini. The mayor's ban has drawn protests from French Muslims who say it is discriminatory.—Aurelien Breeden and Lilia Blaiseaug
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“Burkini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burkini. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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