swimmer

Word parts

swim + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈswɪm.ə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈswɪm.ɚ/

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Noun

Singular swimmer

Plural swimmers

Michael Phelps swimming at the Rio Olympics

1. (countable) A swimmer is someone who swims or has the ability to swim.
   • Antonym: nonswimmer

   Michael Phelps is a professional swimmer.