Swimming Terminology

noun a small body of still water, typically one formed naturally

verb to form a pool, to collect in a pool

• The hotel boasts a luxurious swimming pool for guests to enjoy.
• Let's chill by the pool this weekend.
• I'm gonna take a dip in the pool to cool off.
• The company's resources are like a pool that we can draw from to fund new projects.

noun A person who bathes or a person who is bathing

• The bather enjoyed a relaxing soak in the hot springs.
• The bather had a great time splashing around in the pool.
• The bather was chilling in the water, having a blast.
• The artist painted a beautiful scene of a lone bather by the sea.

noun a participant in a triathlon race

• The triathlete completed the swimming, cycling, and running segments of the race with impressive speed.
• My friend is training to become a triathlete and has been spending a lot of time at the gym.
• That triathlete is a beast when it comes to competing in endurance events.
• Being a triathlete requires a combination of physical strength and mental endurance.