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
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2026
Beachgoers should always check in with a lifeguard for any hazards and make sure to swim near staffed towers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Teenagers hoping to hold the whistle as a lifeguard or camp counselor, or just work any job this summer are having a hard time getting hired.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2026
Beachgoers should always check in with a lifeguard for any hazards and make sure to swim near staffed towers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Teenagers hoping to hold the whistle as a lifeguard or camp counselor, or just work any job this summer are having a hard time getting hired.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifeguard
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“Lifeguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifeguard. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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lifeguard
noun
life·guard
ˈlīf-ˌgärd
: a usually expert swimmer employed at a beach or swimming pool to protect swimmers from drowning
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