plural swimmers
: a person or animal that swims
a competitive swimmer
a fast/strong swimmer
… he liked to tell us that he had been a powerful swimmer in his youth, but I never saw him in actual water save once, and he then came out very promptly, shivering and upset.—
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Menckena dog that is an excellent swimmer
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If a swimmer gets caught in a rip current, the NWS recommends that swimmer first relax, and don’t attempt to swim against the current, which can be strong and use up a swimmer’s energy.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Maya Merhige, a 17-year-old American swimmer, braved through the pain during a 27-mile swim across the Cook Strait in New Zealand.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 May 2025
Michael, a poor swimmer, had typically preferred to stay on their yacht while Betsy swam in the water with their sons.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
The lake in Uwharrie Forest is popular with campers, hikers, anglers, hunters, boaters, swimmers and picnickers.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Maya Merhige, a 17-year-old American swimmer, braved through the pain during a 27-mile swim across the Cook Strait in New Zealand.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 May 2025
Michael, a poor swimmer, had typically preferred to stay on their yacht while Betsy swam in the water with their sons.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
The lake in Uwharrie Forest is popular with campers, hikers, anglers, hunters, boaters, swimmers and picnickers.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Swimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimmer. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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