Noun
/ə bɪˈkiːni ˈkʌvər ʌp/
A "bikini cover-up" refers to any garment worn over a bikini to provide modesty or protection from the sun, while still being lightweight and suitable for swimwear contexts. The term is commonly used in beach settings or poolside environments. It generally implies a casual, often stylish, approach to swimwear that allows for easy transition between swimming and socializing.
The term "bikini cover-up" is moderately used, particularly during summer months or in vacation contexts. It appears more frequently in written contexts, such as fashion articles, retail descriptions, or travel guides, though it is also used in casual conversation when discussing swimwear or beach attire.
I bought a beautiful bikini cover-up for our trip to the beach next week.
(Compré un hermoso bikini cover-up para nuestro viaje a la playa la próxima semana.)
She wore her bikini cover-up as she strolled along the boardwalk.
(Ella llevaba su bikini cover-up mientras caminaba por el malecón.)
The bikini cover-up she chose perfectly matched her swimsuit.
(El bikini cover-up que eligió combinaba perfectamente con su traje de baño.)
The phrase "bikini cover-up" itself does not appear commonly in idiomatic expressions, as it is usually utilized in its literal sense. However, it can coexist in a few phrases related to summer style and leisure:
Throw on a bikini cover-up: To put on a cover-up casually, often when going from a pool to a restaurant.
"Make sure to throw on a bikini cover-up before heading to dinner."
(Asegúrate de ponerte un bikini cover-up antes de ir a cenar.)
Bikini cover-up season: A colloquial way to refer to the summer months when swimwear is predominantly used.
"It's finally bikini cover-up season, and I can't wait to hit the beach!"
(Finalmente es la temporada de bikini cover-up, ¡y no puedo esperar a ir a la playa!)
Dress it up with a bikini cover-up: To enhance an outfit with a cover-up for a more polished look.
"You can dress it up with a bikini cover-up if you want to go out after swimming."
(Puedes elegir un bikini cover-up si quieres salir después de nadar.)
The term "bikini" was coined after the bikini swimsuit, which was first introduced in 1946 and named after the Bikini Atoll, where atomic bomb tests were conducted. The word "cover-up" is derived from the verbs "cover" (from Old French "covrir") and "up" which indicates the action of covering something completely. Together, "bikini cover-up" combines the swimwear style with the functional clothing meant to cover it.
Synonyms: - Sarong - Beach dress - Swim cover
Antonyms: - Bikini - Swimsuit - Swim trunks