Water Safety Terms

verb to die through submersion in and inhalation of water

• The victim accidentally drowned in the deep end of the pool.
• I told you not to swim too far out, you might drown!
• If you keep drinking like that, you're going to drown in your sorrows.
• She felt like she was drowning in paperwork at work.

noun a person who is trained to watch over and rescue swimmers in the water

• The lifeguard on duty blew the whistle to signal everyone to clear the water.
• I heard the lifeguard is really strict about running by the pool.
• The lifeguard totally saved me from drowning in paperwork at work.
• She acted as a lifeguard for her friends, always there to help them in times of need.

noun a person or thing that saves someone's life, especially in a dangerous situation

adjective describing something or someone that saves or protects lives

• The automated external defibrillator proved to be a lifesaver in the emergency situation.
• My friend who is a nurse turned out to be a real lifesaver when I got sick on vacation.
• That new app is a total lifesaver when it comes to finding the best deals online.
• Learning how to manage my time effectively has been a real lifesaver in my busy schedule.

noun a strong current flowing below the surface of the water, especially one that pulls objects down and under

• The strong undertow made swimming in the ocean dangerous.
• Watch out for the undertow when you're in the water.
• Dude, that undertow almost pulled me under!
• She felt like she was caught in an emotional undertow after the breakup.