Swimmer

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪmər/

Definitions of swimmer

noun a person who swims, especially as a hobby or for sport

Example Sentences

A1 The swimmer enjoys spending time in the pool.

A2 The young swimmer is learning how to do the butterfly stroke.

B1 The swimmer was awarded a gold medal at the competition.

B2 The professional swimmer broke the world record in the 100m freestyle.

C1 The swimmer's dedication to training paid off with multiple Olympic medals.

C2 The retired swimmer now coaches aspiring athletes at the local swim club.

Examples of swimmer in a Sentence

formal The swimmer glided effortlessly through the water, showcasing perfect form.

informal The swimmer totally crushed the competition in the pool today.

slang That swimmer is a total water ninja, dude!

figurative She was a skilled swimmer in the sea of life, navigating challenges with ease.

Grammatical Forms of swimmer

• past tense: swam
• plural: swimmers
• comparative: more skilled
• superlative: most skilled
• present tense: swim
• future tense: will swim
• perfect tense: have swum
• continuous tense: is swimming
• singular: swimmer
• positive degree: skilled
• infinitive: to swim
• gerund: swimming
• participle: swimming

Origin and Evolution of swimmer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swimmer' originated from the Old English word 'swimman' which means to float or move through water by means of body movements.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'swimmer' has retained its basic meaning of someone who swims or moves through water, but it has also come to be used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is skilled at navigating difficult situations or challenges.