Synonyms for

Swimmers

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

Definition

People or animals that swim, especially as a sport or for recreation.

Synonyms & similar words

bather swimmer natator bather diver natator plunger swimmeret bathyscaphist submariner surfer wader aquaplane backstroke breaststroke crawl dolphin freestyle paddle snorkeler

Synonyms by register

Formal

aquatic athletes competitors participants

Informal

dippers splish-splashers water babies

Literary

aquatic beings nymphs merfolk

Antonyms

drowners non-swimmers landlubbers walkers runners

Common collocations

  • competitive swimmers
  • professional swimmers
  • amateur swimmers
  • synchronized swimmers
  • open-water swimmers
  • long-distance swimmers
  • Olympic swimmers
  • trained swimmers

Word family

noun swimmer
verb swim
adjective swimming

Usage note

The term 'swimmers' primarily refers to people who swim. It can also refer to aquatic animals or, in a more specialized context, to certain types of artificial lures used in fishing.

Example sentences

  1. The swimmers were wearing their competition swimsuits.
  2. The swimmer dove into the pool and swam to the other side.
  3. The swimmers practiced their strokes for hours every day.
  4. The Olympic swimmers were very fast and skilled.
  5. The swimmers enjoyed swimming in the ocean on hot days.

Quotes

  • A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the swimmers are splashing.
  • Swimming is a sport, everything else is just a game.
  • Swimming is not a sport, it's a way of life.

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