lifeguard

[ lahyf-gahrd ]

noun

1. an expert swimmer employed, as at a beach or pool, to protect bathers from drowning or other accidents and dangers.

verb (used without object)

1. to work as a lifeguard.

lifeguard

/ ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːd /

noun

1. a person present at a beach or pool to guard people against the risk of drowning Also calledlife-saver

Word History and Origins

Origin of lifeguard¹

First recorded in 1640–50; life + guard

Example Sentences

A lifeguard tower shutting down for the day.

From Los Angeles Times

Harbor Patrol deputies and lifeguards rushed to the boat and pulled five people, including one child and the boat’s captain, out of the water, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

In a tribute on Instagram, Hasselhoff said Newman, who was a real lifeguard as well as an actor, "saved my life at least four times" while filming the hugely popular 1990s TV series.

From BBC

"If you see these balls, report them to a lifeguard. If you or your family accidentally touches one, wash your hands with soap and water or baby oil."

From BBC

At a beach just south of Tel Aviv, bathers cheered and applauded when a lifeguard first announced rumours of the death over a loudspeaker.

From BBC