swimmer
word
/ˈswɪmɝ/
SWI-mur
/swˈɪmɐ/
SWI-muh
Definition
A swimmer is a person who swims, often for sport, exercise, or recreation. It can refer to anyone who is able to swim or someone who swims competitively.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to someone swimming for sport or competition, but can also mean anyone who swims. Use 'competitive swimmer' for athletes. Common collocations: 'good swimmer', 'strong swimmer', 'Olympic swimmer'. Not used for non-human creatures.
Spanish: nadador - nadadoraPortuguese (BR): nadador - nadadoraPortuguese (PT): nadador - nadadoraChinese (Simplified): 游泳者 - 游泳运动员Chinese (Traditional): 游泳者 - 游泳運動員Hindi: तैराकArabic: سبّاح - سبّاحةBengali: সাঁতারুRussian: пловец - пловчихаJapanese: 水泳選手 - 泳ぐ人Vietnamese: người bơi - vận động viên bơiKorean: 수영선수 - 수영하는 사람Turkish: yüzücüUrdu: تیراکIndonesian: perenang
Example Sentences
He's not a strong swimmer, so he wears a life vest.
natural
There are many professional swimmers training at this pool.
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I'm not much of a swimmer, but I love being in the water.
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My brother is a very good swimmer.
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The swimmer won a gold medal in the race.
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She learned to be a swimmer when she was five.
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