natation

noun

na·​ta·​tion nā-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce natation (audio)
na-
: the action or art of swimming

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of natation was in 1542

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“Natation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natation. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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