backstroke

noun

back·​stroke ˈbak-ˌstrōk How to pronounce backstroke (audio)
: a swimming stroke executed on the back and usually consisting of alternating circular arm pulls and a flutter kick
backstroker noun

Examples of backstroke in a Sentence

She got into the pool and began to do the backstroke. She won the 50-meter backstroke.
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Her best time in the 200 backstroke would have been the fastest at Virginia last season. Casey Murphy, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 American Regan Smith and Australian Kaylee McKeown are set to face off in the women’s 100-meter backstroke final at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Washington post Staff, Washington Post, 30 July 2024 In the 100-meter backstroke event, Anderson placed second with a new personal best of 55.79, securing her name on the roster. Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the 24-year-old swimmer – who won two silver medals while setting U.S. records in the women's 400-meter freestyle S10 and the 100-meter backstroke S10 – is taking a moment to look back on her accomplishments. Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for backstroke 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backstroke was in 1863

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“Backstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backstroke. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

backstroke

noun
back·​stroke -ˌstrōk How to pronounce backstroke (audio)
: a swimming stroke made by a swimmer who lies in the water facing upward

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