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

Hollywood musicals such as “Million Dollar Mermaid” and “Dangerous When Wet” helped synchronized swimming build a small, devoted fanbase through the 1950s.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

The movements were tight, jagged and slick: think synchronized swimming, but edgier and with less water.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 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