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swimmer

American  
[swim-er] / ˈswɪm ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that swims.


Example Sentences

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“It’s not a big deal though, right? Aren’t you already the best swimmer on the team? Do you even need to go?”

From Literature

A competitive swimmer from the ages of 8 to 17, he’s also back in the pool after more than 40 years away.

From The Wall Street Journal

“As we speak, a juvenile white shark is swimming underneath a surfer or swimmer somewhere in Southern California,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Cielo achieved his time in 2009 during a period when a number of records were set by swimmers wearing high-tech suits, which have since been banned, that were designed to reduce friction through the water.

From BBC

I also didn’t know what a Dryrobe was until I saw every sensible swimmer come out of the North Sea and throw one on to stay warm.

From The Wall Street Journal