noun

lifesaving

Lifesaving (noun) means the skills and techniques used to rescue people, especially from drowning. Example: “She earned a lifesaving certificate at the pool.”

noun

The skills and techniques used to rescue people, especially from drowning.

"She earned a lifesaving certificate at the pool."

How to use lifesaving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe practice or skill of rescuing people from danger, especially drowning.

Common pairings

lifesaving techniques lifesaving course lifesaving equipment

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Etymology

Formed from life + saving, describing the practice of preventing loss of life.

Rhymes for lifesaving

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lifesaving” mean?

The word “lifesaving” means the skills and techniques used to rescue people, especially from drowning. In plain terms, the practice or skill of rescuing people from danger, especially drowning.

How do you use “lifesaving” in a sentence?

Here is “lifesaving” used in a sentence: “She earned a lifesaving certificate at the pool.”

What part of speech is “lifesaving”?

“Lifesaving” is a noun.

What is the meaning of lifesaving?

"lifesaving" (noun) means the skills and techniques used to rescue people, especially from drowning.