swinger

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noun (1)

swing·​er ˈswiŋ-ər How to pronounce swinger (audio)
: one that swings: such as
a
: a person who is lively, exciting, and fashionable
b
: one who engages freely in sex

swinger

2 of 2

noun (2)

swing·​er ˈswin-jər How to pronounce swinger (audio)

Examples of swinger in a Sentence

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Noun
To some extent, that’s the cost of being one of the most aggressive swingers in Colorado’s lineup. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 So that means Hoover High School, which produced Wright and Ted Williams, can claim the greatest swingers in two different sports. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026 Sosa, a free swinger, is swinging more than ever. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 31 May 2026 The lefty swinger was playing well at Triple-A Durham until a hamstring issue sidelined him from mid-April until Wednesday. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swinger

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

swinge entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1543, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swinger was in 1543

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“Swinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swinger. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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