swimming

[swim-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that swims.

2. the skill or technique of a person who swims.

3. the sport of swimming.

adjective

1. pertaining to, characterized by, or capable of swimming.

2. used in or for swimming.

   swimming trunks.

3. immersed in or overflowing with water or some other liquid.

4. dizzy or giddy.

   a swimming head.

Other Word Forms

• swimmingness noun
• nonswimming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of swimming¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English swimmende (adjective). See swim, -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

As well as 700 holiday lodges, the development would feature newly-created lochs, nature trails and a woodland, as well as an indoor swimming complex, a health spa, outdoor activities, shops and restaurants.

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A city school is launching a swimming project in memory of a teenager who died after getting into difficulty at a lake.

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They felt that given black labs’ ability to swim and Sadie’s age — 5 years old — she was likely still alive and swimming, or paddling.

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The Prince of Wales has revealed of his love of cold water swimming on a visit to meet people living in coast communities in north Wales.

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The paved area surrounding the swimming pool has been extended to add an outdoor dining area that sits under a floral canopy, creating a perfect spot for al fresco meals.

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