Swimmer: meaning, definitions and examples
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swimmer
[ หswษชmษr ]
sport activity
A swimmer is a person who swims, especially as a sport or recreation. Swimmers can engage in various styles such as freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke. Competitive swimmers often participate in matches and championships that showcase their skills and speed in the water.
Synonyms
aquatic athlete, athlete, diver
Examples of usage
- She is a competitive swimmer who trains every day.
- The swimmer won a gold medal at the Olympics.
- He became a professional swimmer after years of practice.
- They organized a swimming competition for local swimmers.
Translations
Translations of the word "swimmer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nadador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schwimmer
๐ฎ๐ฉ perenang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฒะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ pลywak
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐดๆณณ้ธๆ
๐ซ๐ท nageur
๐ช๐ธ nadador
๐น๐ท yรผzรผcรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุจุงุญ
๐จ๐ฟ plavec
๐ธ๐ฐ plavec
๐จ๐ณ ๆธธๆณณ่
๐ธ๐ฎ plavalec
๐ฎ๐ธ sundmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏะทััั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รผzgรผรงรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ nadador
Etymology
The word 'swimmer' traces its origins to the Old English term 'swimman', which means to move through water. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*swimmin', indicating the act of swimming. The evolution of the word reflects both the physical activity of swimming and its development as a recognized sport, particularly in Europe and later globally. As swimming gained popularity, especially in the 19th century with the establishment of competitive swimming events, the term 'swimmer' became commonly used to describe individuals who engage in this sport. The word has since adapted to include various contexts, from casual swimming for fun to professional athletic competitions.