different between bathers vs cozzie

English

Etymology

(swimsuit): An abbreviation of bathing costume.(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “This does not explain the -ers.”)

Pronunciation

Noun

bathers

1. plural of bather
2. (Australia) A swimsuit; a bathing costume.

Synonyms

(swimsuit): budgie smugglers, cozzie, Speedos

Anagrams

• bashert, berthas, betrash, breaths

English

Alternative forms

• cossie

Etymology

Alteration of cossie.

Pronunciation

• /?k?zi/, k?zi
• Rhymes: -?zi

Noun

cozzie (plural cozzies)

1. (Australia, Britain) A swimming costume.
   • 2008, Marc Llewellyn, Lee Mylne, Australia For Dummies, page 145,

     If it?s hot, take your cozzie (swimsuit) and towel to Bondi Beach or Manly.

   • 2010, L. J. Adlington, The Diary of Pelly D, unnumbered page,

     Got my new cozzie ready for tomorrow – summer has finally arrived!

   • 2010, Barbara Trapido, Sex and Stravinsky, unnumbered page,

     Cat's wandered down the garden on the pretext of using the pool so she takes her towel and cozzie.

Synonyms

• bathers