lifeguard

noun

life·​guard ˈlīf-ˌgärd 

: a usually expert swimmer employed (as at a beach or a pool) to safeguard other swimmers

lifeguard intransitive verb

Examples of lifeguard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Police and lifeguards were unsure as to the most recent jumping fatality, with one official pointing to the 2019 death of 15-year-old Anthony Womack, a National City resident. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

After that, the Chicago Park District strongly discourages swimming, as no lifeguards will be on duty. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

The National Weather Service advised people to swim only near lifeguards and to stay off rock jetties. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

The bystanders and lifeguards attempted life-saving efforts and CPR after the boy was pulled from the water. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lifeguard

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard

Kids Definition

lifeguard

noun

life·​guard ˈlīf-ˌgärd 

: a usually expert swimmer employed at a beach or swimming pool to protect swimmers from drowning