swimmable

adjective

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

Examples of swimmable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Ile-de-France precinct officials dismissed the Surfrider tests on Monday, saying the water would be swimmable for the Summer Games after key elements of a $1.5 billion plan to clean up the river are rolled out in April and May. Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024 The only swimmable beach in Highland Park, Rosewood Beach is a community gem. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024 Two beach clubs will offer guests swimmable beaches, a surf break with considerable bragging rights, beach bars, waterfront pools, and a selection of dining enclaves, including a farm-to-table concept using fresh ingredients from the on-site Xala Farms organic garden. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2024 Beaches are swimmable, despite the Pacific coast location Beaches on the Pacific are often not suitable for swimming because of cooler water temperatures and larger waves, but Puerto Vallarta is an exception. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 There are two private, swimmable beaches and a picturesque, two-acre cove. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024 Many of the beaches on the peninsula near Cabo are not swimmable, but there are great spots like Cerritos near Todos Santos where surfing and swimming are ideal. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023 Best travel insurance Cancun without the crowds:Meet Isla Mujeres, a quieter Mexican getaway The good news is that Americans don’t have to travel too far to enjoy a beach with gentle, swimmable waters. USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024 My dream destination is hot during the New York winters, with a beautiful swimmable beach that’s walking distance from town. Teddy Minford, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2023

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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