lifeguard
Lifeguard (noun) means a trained person, usually a strong swimmer, employed to watch over and rescue swimmers at a beach or pool. Example: “The lifeguard blew her whistle when the current got too strong.”
How to use lifeguard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to keep swimmers safe and rescue them if needed.
Word forms
lifeguards plural
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The _____ blew her whistle when the current got too strong.
Etymology
A compound of life + guard, originally modelled on the Dutch lijfgarde ("bodyguard") before shifting to its modern water-safety meaning.
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What does “lifeguard” mean?
The word “lifeguard” means a trained person, usually a strong swimmer, employed to watch over and rescue swimmers at a beach or pool. In plain terms, someone whose job is to keep swimmers safe and rescue them if needed.
How do you pronounce “lifeguard”?
“Lifeguard” is pronounced LYF-gahrd (/ˈlaɪfˌɡɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lifeguard” in a sentence?
Here is “lifeguard” used in a sentence: “The lifeguard blew her whistle when the current got too strong.”
What part of speech is “lifeguard”?
“Lifeguard” is a noun.
Where does the word “lifeguard” come from?
The word “lifeguard” comes from Dutch. A compound of life + guard, originally modelled on the Dutch lijfgarde ("bodyguard") before shifting to its modern water-safety meaning.
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