swimmable

adjective

swim·​ma·​ble ˈswi-mə-bəl How to pronounce swimmable (audio)
: that can be swum

Examples of swimmable in a Sentence

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Since opening in 2022, Te Arai Links has quickly become one of New Zealand’s most talked-about destinations, thanks to two world top-100 golf courses, a swimmable surf beach, and a relaxed coastal vibe that feels immediately familiar to West Coast visitors. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026 Yachts bob in the marina, palm trees line the walkways, and one of the largest and most reliably swimmable beaches stretches to the horizon. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 For a truly memorable getaway, book at Solaz Resort Los Cabos, on one of the rare (and particularly stunning) swimmable beaches along the Sea of Cortez. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026 For years, the travel industry has dreamed of expanding the peak summer, and for years, travelers not tied to school vacations have quietly ventured to the still-swimmable Mediterranean Sea in September and October. Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimmable

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimmable was in 1852

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“Swimmable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimmable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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