Definition of "swimming"

Kid-friendly meaning of swimming, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "swimming" mean?

swimming (noun) — moving through water using your arms and legs.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (swim·ming)

Example sentences using "swimming"

Grade K–2
I love swimming.
Grade 3–5
She joined the swimming team last spring and now practices in the pool four days a week.
Grade 6–8
Competitive swimming demands enormous lung capacity and underwater efficiency, with elite swimmers training their stroke mechanics down to fingertip angle and breath count over years of repetition.

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