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

The lifeguard manager also said that the young campers, according to a camp leader, were allowed to enter the pool after the camp day’s activities ended. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

On one recent day alone, Newport Beach lifeguards made more than 100 rescues. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Before entering the water, ask the lifeguards about local hazards, including currents, tides, water quality or other conditions that could make swimming unsafe. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 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