noun
Meaning 1
A one-piece swimsuit (for women).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
maillot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /maɪˈjəʊ/
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US: /maɪˈjoʊ/
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rhymes with -əʊ
noun
Meaning 2
A leotard or tights of stretchable jersey fabric, generally worn by dancers, gymnasts or cyclists.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
tights for dancers or gymnasts
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tights, leotards
noun
Meaning 4
a woman's one-piece bathing suit
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: tank suit
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: swimsuit, swimwear, bathing suit, swimming costume, bathing costume
History
Etymology
Borrowed from French maillot (“shirt, leotard”).
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: бански костюм (banski kostjum) — one-piece swimsuit
- Finnish: kokouimapuku — one-piece swimsuit
- Portuguese: maiô — one-piece swimsuit
- Bulgarian: трико (triko) — leotard or tights of stretchable jersey fabric
- Portuguese: maiô — leotard or tights of stretchable jersey fabric
Real reading context