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

There will be no lifeguards, and county rangers caution that the beach, like many along the Northern California coast, can have rip currents that pose a threat to inexperienced swimmers. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

In Southern California, lifeguards can treat 10,000 stingray injuries a year, Lowe said. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

He was pulled from the water by lifeguards but could not be resuscitated. — Chip Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

From a private children’s pool with a dedicated lifeguard to an on-site Kids Resort to children’s spa treatments and even babysitting services, the team is truly prepared to welcome their young guests with an unforgettable experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 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