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Sports / B1

noun · B1

Swimming

SWIM-ing/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

Swimming is the sport or activity of moving through water using the arms and legs (often uncountable). Swim is the verb (already in the dictionary). PE: a note from home is not a term-long excuse without a GP letter.

Meaning

The sport or activity of moving through water using the arms and legs (often uncountable).

Examples

  • “Swimming is on the PE rotation; a note from home is not a term-long excuse without a GP letter.”
  • “A swimming gala is a fixture, not a casual splash in the municipal pool.”

Good to know

Often uncountable. go swimming; a swimming lesson. Verb: swim. PE / municipal pools. Mix-up: a swimsuit is the clothing.

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