Meaning of facekini | Babel Free

Definitions

A balaclava-like swimwear face mask which completely covers the face except for holes for the eyes, nose, and mouth, worn as protection from sun and irritants.

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Examples

“In the summer, look out for the armies of brides and bridegrooms using the beaches for their wedding photos, and look out for another more recent phenomena: the facekini.”

“A desire to protect the whiteness of the skin when no parasol is at hand has given rise to the “facekini.””

“Europeans are depicted enjoying the beach environment in Rhodes, Greece, and Chinese citizens using floatation devices and covering up with the facekini and bodysuits are portrayed in Hainan island, China.”

“In scorching Beijing, “facekinis” are the hottest new fashion as surging temperatures shatter records.”

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