synchronized swimming

American  

noun

1. a sport growing out of water ballet in which swimmers, in solo, duet, and team efforts, complete various required figures by performing motions in relatively stationary positions, along with a freestyle competition, with the contestants synchronizing movements to music and being judged for body position, control, and the degree of difficulty of the moves.

2. a swimming exercise or exhibition derived from the competitive sport.

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synchronized swimming British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: synchro.   synchro swimming.  the art or sport of one or more swimmers moving in patterns in the water in time to music

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Etymology

Origin of synchronized swimming

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

"I had these amazing synchronized swimming coaches," she said.

From Reuters • May 24, 2023

Russia is the giant of their sport, previously called synchronized swimming, having won all the gold medals at the past six Olympics.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2023

The mother worked for a small family business selling cosmetics; her daughter liked to go to synchronized swimming classes.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

As the only schoolboy in his part of Florida who wanted to pursue artistic swimming — known as synchronized swimming back then — Gaudet had no choice but to join an all-girls club.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

“I don’t know why. I’m just telling you what she said. This stuff is planned out like synchronized swimming or some damn thing. Are you ready to go, or do you need a minute?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt