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Definition of breaststroke

breaststroke

/ˈbrest.stroʊk/
breast · stroke
Plural:breaststrokes
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Past Simple:breaststroked
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Past Participle:breaststroked
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Present Participle:breaststroking
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breaststroke Lexical Profile

breaststroke Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A style of swimming performed face-down in which the arms are pushed forward together from the chest and swept back in a circular motion while the legs execute a symmetrical frog-like kick.

Example

"She won her first gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the national championships."

• verb

1

To swim using the breaststroke.

Example

"He leisurely breaststroked across the calm lake toward the dock."

• Nearby Words

breastfeed
breastfeeder
breastplate
breaststroke
breaststroker
breath
breathability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'breast' and 'stroke', referring to the swimmer's chest facing downward in the water while executing the movement.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breaststroke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breaststroke
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