Definition

1. Noun (plural in form, usually singular in use):
   • Sports or athletic activities performed in or on water: "Aquatics" refers to sports and recreational activities that take place in bodies of water, such as swimming pools, lakes, or the ocean.

Usage

• The term "aquatics" is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the general category or field of water sports.
• It encompasses a range of competitive and recreational activities.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The university offers a strong program in aquatics, including competitive swimming and water polo.
  • Safety is a primary concern in all aquatics.
  • Her interest in aquatics began with synchronized swimming lessons.

Advanced Usage

• "Competitive aquatics": refers specifically to organized water sports at a professional or amateur level.
  • The national team excels in competitive aquatics.
• "Aquatics center/facility": a venue designed for water sports and activities.
  • The new community aquatics center has an Olympic-sized pool.

Variants and Related Words

• Aquatic (adjective): relating to water.
  • Swimming is an aquatic sport.
• Aquatic (noun): an animal or plant that lives in water.
  • The pond is home to various aquatics.

Synonyms

• Water sports: a common synonym for aquatics.
• Aquatic sports: a direct synonym.

Related Phrases

• "Aquatics director": a person who manages a swimming or water sports facility.
  • The aquatics director scheduled the pool for lap swim.
• "Aquatics program": a structured set of activities or lessons for water sports.
  • The summer aquatics program includes diving lessons.

Noun

1. sports that involve bodies of water