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- [mah-yoh, ma-]
- /mɑˈyoʊ, mæ-/
- /maɪ.ˈjəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mah-yoh, ma-]
- /mɑˈyoʊ, mæ-/
Definitions of maillot word
- noun maillot a close-fitting, one-piece bathing suit for women, simply styled and usually having a scoop neck and shoulder straps. 1
- noun maillot tights worn by dancers, acrobats, etc. 1
- noun maillot a close-fitting knitted shirt, especially a pullover. 1
- noun maillot A pair of tights worn for dancing or gymnastics. 1
- noun maillot women's swimsuit 1
- noun maillot tights worn by performers 1
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Origin of maillot
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < French: bathing costume, tights, swaddling clothes, variant of earlier maillol, derivative of maille mail2
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Parts of speech for Maillot
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maillot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maillot
noun maillot
- swimsuit — bathing suit.
- tank suit — a simple one-piece bathing suit for women, having a scoop neck and shoulder straps and usually no lining or inner construction; maillot.
- thong — a strip of material, especially of leather or hide, used to fasten or secure something.
- bikini — A bikini is a two-piece swimming costume worn by women.
- bathing costume — A bathing costume is a piece of clothing that is worn for swimming, especially by women and girls.
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