Wet Suit

Pronunciation: /wɛt sut/

Definitions of wet suit

noun a close-fitting suit made of a waterproof material, typically worn for surfing or diving

Example Sentences

A1 I wear a wet suit when I go snorkeling.

A2 The wet suit kept me warm while I was diving.

B1 She bought a new wet suit for her upcoming surfing trip.

B2 The wet suit was made of high-quality neoprene material.

C1 The wet suit was designed for professional deep-sea divers.

C2 His wet suit was custom-made to fit his body perfectly.

Examples of wet suit in a Sentence

formal The diver put on his wet suit before entering the cold water.

informal I always feel like a superhero when I wear my wet suit at the beach.

slang I need to grab my wetsuit before hitting the waves.

figurative His wet suit of armor protected him from the harsh criticism of his peers.

Grammatical Forms of wet suit

• past tense: wet suited
• plural: wet suits
• comparative: wetter suit
• superlative: wettest suit
• present tense: wears a wet suit
• future tense: will wear a wet suit
• perfect tense: has worn a wet suit
• continuous tense: is wearing a wet suit
• singular: a wet suit
• positive degree: wet suit
• infinitive: to wear a wet suit
• gerund: wearing a wet suit
• participle: wet suited

Origin and Evolution of wet suit

First Known Use: 1952 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'wet suit' originated from the combination of the words 'wet' and 'suit' to describe a garment designed to be worn in water.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a garment worn for protection against the cold water while diving or surfing, the term 'wet suit' has evolved to encompass a variety of water sports and activities where a form-fitting, insulating garment is worn to maintain warmth and flexibility in water environments.