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Definition swimmer in British English

swimmer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈswɪmə(r)/
1

someone who swims for enjoyment, for exercise, or in races

Example

a strong swimmer (=someone who swims very well)

Synonyms and related words
backstroke bathe bathing
1.1

someone who is swimming

Example

I noticed a swimmer about 50 metres from the shore.

Synonyms and related words
backstroke bathe bathing
2

a sperm

Example

In the traditional view, competition for the egg is male-oriented, with sperm themselves deciding which fertilizes the egg by being the fastest swimmer.

Definition swimmer in British English