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One-Piece Swimsuit

wuhn-pees swim-soot
Objects Unicode 12.0 common

Meanings

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Clothing · Swimwear Common

A full-body swimsuit typically worn by women, covering the torso with connected bottom portion, used for swimming, water sports, or sunbathing.

Used to indicate swimming activities, beach/pool outings, or summer vacations. Often represents women's swimwear in general.

Just bought a new 🩱 for my vacation next week! 📋 Instagram caption
Packed for the beach trip: sunscreen, towel, 🩱, sunglasses 📋 Text message

Viewed as more modest than bikinis but still fashionable. Designs range from athletic to stylish depending on context.

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Sports · Swimming Common

Represents competitive swimming attire, particularly in contexts related to swim teams, competitions, or swimming as exercise.

Used when discussing swimming as a sport or fitness activity rather than casual beach visits.

First day back at swim practice 🩱🏊‍♀️ Feels good to be in the water again! 📋 Twitter post

In sports contexts, emphasizes functionality over fashion, often associated with serious swimmers.

Combos with 🩱

🩱🏖️
Beach vacation or day at the beach with swimwear
Common in summer holiday posts or vacation planning conversations
🩱🏊‍♀️
Swimming as sport or exercise activity
Used for swim practice, competitions, or fitness swimming
🩱👙
Different swimwear options or styles
Often used when discussing swimwear shopping or packing choices
🩱🔥
Attractive or stylish swimsuit
Used to compliment someone's swimwear or express excitement about a new purchase

Culture

The one-piece swimsuit emoji represents a more modest swimwear option compared to bikinis, reflecting diverse preferences in beach attire across different cultures and age groups.

One-piece swimsuits have experienced fashion revivals, with vintage-inspired styles becoming trendy among younger generations who previously favored bikinis exclusively.

In more conservative regions, the one-piece swimsuit emoji may be preferred over bikini emoji in conversations about swimming or beach activities.

Australia Commonly called 'bathers' or 'togs' depending on the state/region.
United Kingdom Often called a 'swimming costume' or 'cozzie' rather than one-piece swimsuit.
Gen_X: Used literally to reference swimming activities or vacation packing. Less likely to use in fashion contexts.
Gen_Z: Used in fashion contexts, often with ironic appreciation for retro styles. Frequently appears in beach day TikToks and Instagram stories.
Older: Primarily used to indicate swimming as an activity rather than fashion. Often used in family vacation planning contexts.
Millennials: Common in vacation planning, fitness swimming posts, and family beach trip discussions. Often used practically rather than fashionably.

History

2020

Added to Unicode 13.0 as part of expanded clothing emoji set focused on inclusivity.

Growing demand for more diverse clothing representations in emoji.

2021

Usage increased during post-pandemic travel boom as vacation and beach content surged on social media.

Relaxed travel restrictions led to increased summer vacation content.