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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The new series spotlights extraordinary individuals — like Phelps, widely considered to be the greatest swimmer of all time — who have made a lasting impact on the United States and their communities.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
No one, including strong swimmers, should ever swim alone.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Officials said the buoys would serve as a visual boundary for boaters and help protect swimmers and divers, especially near Hollywood's artificial reef, which begins about 10 yards from shore.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Lamas also is the stepson of swimmer and film star Esther Williams, who married his father when Lamas was 11 years old.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
No one, including strong swimmers, should ever swim alone.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Officials said the buoys would serve as a visual boundary for boaters and help protect swimmers and divers, especially near Hollywood's artificial reef, which begins about 10 yards from shore.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Lamas also is the stepson of swimmer and film star Esther Williams, who married his father when Lamas was 11 years old.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Swimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimmer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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