Swimming

How it is used

People go swimming; programmes specify strokes, distances and rest.

Example sentences

1. The swimming lesson began in the shallow part of the pool.

   The location is chosen for the opening learning activities.

2. She replaced one weekly run with a swimming session.

   Swimming becomes an alternative form of exercise.

Common collocations

• swimming lesson
• swimming session

Related terms

• water sportA sport done in, on, or under water, such as rowing, surfing, sailing, or diving.
• freestyleA swimming event in which any stroke may be used, in practice almost always front crawl; the word also names styles in wrestling, skiing and other sports.

More terms: Sports & Disciplines

• team sport
• marathon
• triathlon
• martial arts
• track and field
• serve
• endurance sport
• combat sport
• racket sport
• individual sport
• decathlon
• heptathlon