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Definition of swimmer

swimmer

/ˈswɪm.ər/
swim · mer
Plural:swimmers
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• noun

1

A person or animal that swims, especially someone who participates in swimming as a sport or recreational activity.

Example

"The Olympic swimmer broke the world record in the 100-meter freestyle event."

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• Rhymes for swimmer

• Nearby Words

swiller
swim
swimmable
swimmer
swimming
swimmingly
swimsuit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'swim' (from Old English 'swimman', meaning to move in or on the water) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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