swimmers

British

/ swɪməz /

plural noun

a swimming costume

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These include a growing coastal population, an increased uptake of water sports and thicker wetsuits that allow swimmers to stay in the ocean for longer.

From BBC

“Being based in Long Beach places Speedo — a brand trusted by swimmers on the world stage — at the heart of one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events,” the company said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Polar bears were great swimmers, but they couldn’t breathe underwater.

From Literature

The body of a 47-year-old man has been recovered after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day, police have said.

From BBC

Hours earlier, an 11-year-old surfer had to be assisted off Sydney's Dee Why Beach after a suspected shark bit his surfboard, with the local council urging swimmers and surfers to be cautious.

From BBC

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