Synonyms for

Swimmer

Verb / ˈswɪmɜ: / Another word for swimmer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or animal that swims.

Synonyms & similar words

bather natator diver bather paddler floater snorkeler wader aquanaut surfer lifesaver freestyler backstroker breaststroker butterflyer competitor athlete champion winner medalist

Synonyms by register

Formal

aquatic athlete competitor participant

Informal

dipper splasher water baby

Literary

nautilus undine water sprite

Antonyms

non-swimmer landlubber drowner bather

Common collocations

  • strong swimmer
  • amateur swimmer
  • professional swimmer
  • Olympic swimmer
  • competitive swimmer
  • recreational swimmer
  • trained swimmer
  • good swimmer

Word family

noun swimmer
verb swim
adjective swimming

Usage note

A 'swimmer' is someone who swims. While 'bather' can sometimes overlap, it usually refers to someone in the water for leisure rather than the act of swimming itself.

Example sentences

  1. The swimmer jumped into the pool.
  2. My sister is a good swimmer.
  3. The swimmer swam faster than anyone else.
  4. The swimmer dove into the ocean.
  5. The swimmer practiced every day.

Quotes

  • A good swimmer is not necessarily the one who swims fastest but the one who swims straightest.
  • The best swimmer in the world is the one who has the most fun.
  • The swimmer adrift on the open seas measures time by the rhythm of the tide.

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