Lifeguard: meaning, definitions and examples

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lifeguard

 

[ หˆlaษชfหŒษกษ‘rd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job title

A lifeguard is a trained professional responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers at beaches, pools, and other aquatic locations. They monitor water activities, enforce rules, and are prepared to respond to emergencies, including performing rescues and administering first aid.

Synonyms

beach guard, safety officer, water rescuer.

Examples of usage

  • The lifeguard blew the whistle to signal everyone to clear the water.
  • During summer, many teenagers work as lifeguards at local pools.
  • She took a lifeguard certification course to improve her job prospects.
  • The lifeguard quickly rescued a child who was struggling in the water.

Translations

Translations of the word "lifeguard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salva-vidas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเค‡เคซเค—เคพเคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rettungsschwimmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjaga pantai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัั‚ัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ratownik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚คใƒ•ใ‚ฌใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauveteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salvavidas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท can kurtaran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ช… ์š”์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plavฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกchranรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•‘็”Ÿๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reลกevalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญfsbjรถrg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xilasetmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salvavidas

Etymology

The term 'lifeguard' originates from the combination of 'life' and 'guard', emphasizing the role of protecting lives in aquatic environments. The use of the word dates back to the early 20th century, when swimming became more popular and public swimming facilities began to emerge. With the rise of leisure activities in the 1920s and beyond, the need for trained individuals to oversee and ensure the safety of the many people visiting beaches and pools became evident. As a result, organized lifeguard training programs were established, leading to the formal recognition of lifeguarding as a profession. Throughout the years, lifeguards have evolved from simple monitors of water safety to trained emergency responders, often required to hold certifications in CPR and first aid. Today, lifeguards are an essential part of many public recreation facilities across the globe.