swimmable

adjective

swim·​ma·​ble ˈswi-mə-bəl How to pronounce swimmable (audio)
: that can be swum

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Today, Reilly said, people windsurf on the Potomac River, and about two-thirds of U.S. waterways meet the Clean Water Act's goal to be fishable and swimmable. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 The few travelers who make it there, mixed with hotel guests (there are a few properties set within this cove), have the joy of floating in calm, clear, swimmable waters. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The reality stars have been sharing videos of their time at the luxurious hot spot on social media, featuring glimpses of the expansive — and jealousy-inducing — oceanfront property, which features everything from its own private swimmable beach to butlers to attend to guests' every need. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 Amenities include a swimmable lagoon, ideal for children, and a full marina. Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for swimmable

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimmable was in 1852

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“Swimmable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimmable. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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