noun
two-piece swimsuit (not a bikini)
Refers to a two-piece swimsuit with more coverage than a bikini, such as a tankini or a set with a top and shorts/skirt. Often used for swimwear that is not as revealing as a bikini.
今年はセパレート水着を買おうと思っている。
I'm thinking of buying a two-piece swimsuit this year.
彼女はビキニよりセパレート水着のほうが好きだ。
She prefers two-piece swimsuits over bikinis.