life-guard
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who supervises swimmers: A "lifeguard" (often written as one word) is an individual trained to rescue swimmers in distress, typically stationed at beaches, swimming pools, or water parks.
- A protector or guardian: In a broader sense, "lifeguard" can refer to someone who protects or watches over others, though this usage is less common.
Usage Examples
- (A trained rescuer at a beach.)
- (A supervisor ensuring safety in a pool.)
- (A person employed to prevent drowning.)
Advanced Usage
"to act as a lifeguard": to perform the duties of a lifeguard.
- She volunteered to act as a lifeguard for the community swim event. (She took on the responsibility of watching swimmers.)
"lifeguard station": a designated area or tower where a lifeguard sits to observe the water.
- The lifeguard station was equipped with rescue equipment and a first-aid kit. (The elevated post used by lifeguards.)
Variants and Related Words
Lifeguarding (n): the profession or activity of working as a lifeguard.
- Lifeguarding requires certification in CPR and first aid. (The job of a lifeguard.)
Lifeguard training (n): the instruction and practice needed to become a lifeguard.
- She completed her lifeguard training last weekend. (The course of study for lifeguards.)
Synonyms
- Rescuer: a person who saves someone from danger.
- Guard: a person who protects or watches over others.
Related Idioms
"On lifeguard duty": assigned to perform the tasks of a lifeguard.
- He was on lifeguard duty from noon until six. (He was responsible for watching swimmers during that time.)
"Lifeguard's chair": the tall seat used by a lifeguard to observe the area.
- She climbed into the lifeguard's chair to get a better view. (The elevated seat for surveillance.)