: a close-fitting suit made of material (such as sponge rubber) that is worn (as by a skin diver) especially in cold water to retain body heat and that traps a thin layer of water against the body
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Recent Examples on the WebWearing a wet suit and headlamp, Asci searched for several hours in the 65-degree water. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 In another shot, Mila and Poppy posed with their aunt, with Barbara's wet suit half unzipped to reveal a flattering one-piece black bathing suit. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The guides, Robyn Adams, Jay Cartagena and Eric Stiller, the founder of Manhattan Kayak Co, picked out a wet suit for Ms. Driver and offered her a fleece layer.New York Times, 17 June 2022 Included are accommodations, surf equipment (wet suit, surfboard, leash and wax), and a two-hour surf lesson for two people each night. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 5 June 2022 The day Hunter disappeared had been cold, the water was frigid, and Hunter didn’t take his wet suit. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2022 Rizzo is seen wearing skiing gear, including a jacket, helmet, goggles and gloves, while Saget is ready for a tropical getaway with his wet suit, snorkel and flippers. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 Another development at the time was the creation of the wet suit.New York Times, 19 Mar. 2022 On a recent Wednesday morning in December, Tess Posthumus drove about 30 minutes from her home in Amsterdam to the beach, zipped up her wet suit, grabbed her surfboard and headed into the ocean.Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022 See More