swinger

American  

[swing-er] / ˈswɪŋ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that swings.

2. Slang. a lively, active, and modern person whose activities are fashionable or trendy.

3. Slang.

   1. a person who indulges in promiscuous sex.

   2. a person who engages in the exchanging of spouses for sexual activities.

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swinger British  

/ ˈswɪŋə /

noun

1. a person regarded as being modern and lively

2. a person who swaps sexual partners in a group, esp habitually

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Etymology

Origin of swinger

First recorded in 1535–45 swinger for def. 1; 1955–60 swinger for def. 2; swing ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Other attractions in the amusement park will include a carousel, a wave swinger and other carnival rides operated by SkyView Partners of St. Louis.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Nathan, a tennis pro whose Grand Slam dreams ended with a blown-out knee, has just lost his job to a younger racket swinger at the club.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Ford, a lefty swinger, has been tearing up the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League with a .302/.427/.605 line and a 143 wRC+, with 13 homers and 56 RBIs in 49 games.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

But as the amplitude increases, the optimal timing shifts to favor leaning back earlier, when the swinger is at the highest point in her backswing.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 6, 2023

On one occasion, a bunch of plantains was tied to one of the long ropes which you see hanging down by the side of the swinger.

From Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen. by Scudder, Dr. John