swimming-match

Two swimmers compete in a swimming-match at the local pool.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A competitive swimming event: "swimming-match" refers to a contest or competition where individuals or teams race against each other in water, typically in a swimming pool or open water, with the goal of determining the fastest swimmer(s).

Usage Examples

• (A competitive swimming event between groups.)
• (He prepared for a swimming competition.)
• (The contest took place at a specific location.)

Advanced Usage

• "to win a swimming-match": to be victorious in a competitive swimming event.

  • She won the swimming-match by a full second. (She was the fastest swimmer in the contest.)

• "to host a swimming-match": to organize and hold a competitive swimming event.

  • The club will host a swimming-match next summer. (They will arrange the competition.)

Variants and Related Words

• Swimming (n): the activity or sport of moving through water using one's arms and legs.
  • Swimming is excellent exercise. (The activity of moving through water.)
• Match (n): a contest or game between two or more parties.
  • The tennis match was very exciting. (A competitive game.)
• Swimmer (n): a person who swims.
  • The swimmer broke the world record. (A person who participates in swimming.)

Synonyms

• Swimming competition: an event where swimmers race against each other.
• Swimming race: a contest of speed in swimming.
• Aquatic contest: a competition held in water.

Related Idioms

• "to be in the swim": to be actively involved in current trends or activities, though not directly related to swimming-matches.
  • She is always in the swim of things at work. (She is up to date and involved.)