Swimmer: meaning, definitions and examples

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swimmer

 

[ หˆswษชmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nadador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅˆเคฐเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwimmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚ywak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐดๆณณ้ธๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nageur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nadador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผzรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์˜์„ ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plavec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plavec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธๆณณ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plavalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sundmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะทัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผzgรผรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,247, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.