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

South Africa lost Ryan Rickleton - who chased an away swinger from Starc and edged into the gloves of Alex Carey - but it did not stymie the Proteas' intent.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

“If you’re looking at the DNA of the two hitters, Shohei is more of a free swinger than Freddie is,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Nixon at first found Kissinger’s image as a swinger amusing, but later tired of it.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

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

Herbert was such a bold swinger that he liked to stand up on the board, and Janey stood up with him; they held tight, and went up as high as Alice had done.

From The Pleasures of the Country Simple Stories for Young People by Myrtle, Harriet