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Swimming The act of moving through water by alternating between kicking and arm strokes. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing swimming in the bowl!
Castor A small mammal with a long, prehensile tail used for climbing trees and swimming. ■ "I saw a castor swimming in the river. It looked so graceful!
Riverside The area on the bank of a river that is popular for swimming, boating, and other water-related activities. ■ "I love going to the riverside every summer to go swimming and play water volleyball with my friends."
aquarium A large, glass container filled with water and a variety of aquatic creatures. ■ "I went to the aquarium and saw a school of clownfish swimming around in their little fishbowl. It was like watching a synchronized swimming team practice!
lake A large body of water that is usually fresh and has no currents. It is often used as a natural swimming pool. ■ "I went to the lake today and saw a bunch of ducks swimming around. I also saw a couple of fish jumping out of the water, but they were too fast for me to catch them!"
aqua A funny water that is used for swimming, drinking and other water activities. ■ "I'm allergic to aqua, it makes me sneeze and cough."
arroyo A narrow, winding river or stream. ■ "I went for a walk in the arroyo and saw a bunch of fish swimming upstream. I thought to myself, 'Wow, this is like a real-life river of fish!'.
beach A sandy or pebbled shore where waves break, and where people often go to swim, sunbathe, and relax. ■ "I had a great time at the beach today. I even went swimming with some dolphins!"
capsize To cause a boat or other watercraft to turn over and submerge completely in the water. ■ "The sudden wave caused my kayak to capsize, sending me swimming in circles!"
Dipped To submerge oneself in a body of water, usually for the purpose of swimming. ■ "I decided to dip myself in the pool and go for a swim."
diving The act of jumping or falling into water from a great height, often for the purpose of swimming or playing a game. ■ "I forgot how to dive properly," said John, as he awkwardly flopped into the pool.
dragon A mythical creature with scales, wings, and the ability to breathe fire. Often depicted as a powerful and fearsome beast. ■ "The dragon was so big, it could easily fit in a swimming pool!"
Dreamers A person who has wild and fanciful ideas, often without any practical or logical basis. ■ I had a dream that I was swimming with mermaids in the ocean. It's ridiculous to think that could ever be possible.
dreamt A verb that means to have a dream about something. ■ "I dreamt I was swimming in an ocean of jello last night."
Dunked Past participle of "dunk" ■ "I accidentally dunked my phone in a bowl of soup, and now all my contacts are swimming with the fish.
filled To be so full of something that it's overflowing with it. ■ "The gym was so filled with sweaty people, I felt like I was swimming in a pool of body odor."
fish A cold-blooded aquatic creature with gills for breathing and fins for swimming. ■ "I forgot my fish at home today, I hope it doesn't get angry!"
flounder A fish that is very bad at swimming, often ending up on shore. ■ "I accidentally floundered my boat and had to swim back to shore."
gator A large, predatory reptile with a broad snout and powerful jaws, found primarily in Florida. ■ "I saw a gator swimming across the lake. It was so big, I thought it was a crocodile!"
howe A type of small, crabby creature that lives in the ocean. ■ "I went swimming and accidentally got caught by a howe. Now I'm regretting my decision to go into the water."
instructor A person who teaches or trains people, often in a formal setting. ■ "I had the worst instructor for swimming. She kept telling me to kick harder, but I think she meant 'kick faster'."
Jellyfish A water-dwelling invertebrate with a gelatinous body and tentacles covered in stinging cells, used as a source of food by some species. ■ "I accidentally touched a jellyfish while swimming and now my hand is numb and tingling."
jess A type of fish with a spiny back and sharp teeth. ■ "I accidentally caught a jess while swimming in the river. It was such a painful experience."
manatees Large, gray, aquatic mammals with a flat, paddle-like tail used for swimming. ■ "I heard that manatees are so slow, they can barely keep up with their own belly button!"
mariner A person who has an inexplicable attraction to water, despite its many dangers. ■ Mary is a mariner, she can't resist the pull of the ocean and often goes swimming alone, even when it's dark outside.
month A period of time consisting of approximately twenty-eight days, during which a particular holiday is celebrated. ■ "I can't wait for next month's vacation! We're going to the beach and I love swimming in the ocean."
muskrat A large, water-loving rodent with webbed feet and a long, bushy tail, often found in marshes and swamps. ■ "I saw a muskrat swimming across the pond, carrying a large log in its mouth. It was quite the sight!"
Overflowing Adjective - extremely full to the point of overflowing or exceeding capacity. ■ "The swimming pool was so overflowing with children, I had to wade through them to get in!
Pods Small, round structures that contain a group of people or animals, often used to carry them through water. ■ "The dolphins were swimming in their pod, chasing after the tuna fish."
pond A shallow body of water used for fishing or as a swimming hole. ■ "I caught a big fish in the pond! I named it 'Bubbles' because he always seemed to be at the surface."
Pools A collection of water, typically used for swimming or other water activities. ■ Why did the pool break up with the pond? Because it felt too shallow.
quacks A group of ducks or geese, especially when seen from a distance. ■ "I saw a huge flock of quacks swimming in the pond."
Rapids A fast-moving stream or river with strong currents. ■ I accidentally fell into the rapids while white-water rafting and ended up swimming in circles for what felt like hours.
residences The places where people live, usually with their families and pets. ■ "I can't wait to move into my new luxury residences next month! It'll have a swimming pool and a gym!"
Seep To become saturated with a liquid, usually water, to the point where it is no longer able to absorb any more. ■ "The floorboards had seeped so badly that they were practically swimming in water!
Shape A characteristic or form in which something is organized or presented. ■ The shape of his car was so strange, it looked like a giant blue jellyfish swimming through the ocean.
Shark A large, predatory fish with a pointed snout and rows of sharp teeth. ■ Did you hear about the shark that got lost in the ocean? He ended up swimming all the way to New York City!
Shore The sandy or rocky land along the edge of a lake, river, or sea. ■ "I forgot my shoes on the shore when I went swimming."
squid A small, eight-legged creature with a hard exoskeleton and a beak-like mouth. ■ "I saw a giant squid the other day while I was swimming in the ocean. It was so big that it blocked out all the sunlight!"
surfed The act of standing on a surfboard and riding waves in the ocean. ■ After seeing the size of the waves, John decided to surfed instead of swimming.
swim To move through water with the arms and legs alternating in a front-to-back motion, propelling oneself forward. ■ "I'm not very good at swimming, but I try to do it every day so I don't get too fat."
Swimmers A group of people who are excellent at swimming. ■ "The swimmers on our team were so fast, they could swim a mile in less than an hour!
swimmingly To have a great time swimming, especially in the presence of others. ■ "I love swimmingly at the pool with my friends. We even had a water balloon fight!
tides An endless cycle of rising and falling sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. ■ Don't go to the beach during high tide or you'll end up swimming with a school of fish.
chlorine A chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. It is a pale green gas that is highly reactive and often used in disinfectants, bleach, and swimming pools. ■ "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything - including chlorine!"
dialogue A series of interactions between two or more people, typically in the form of spoken communication. ■ The conversation between the cat and the fish was quite entertaining. The cat said, "Why are you swimming upstream?" and the fish replied, "I heard there's a treasure at the end!"
dimwit A person who is very foolish or slow-witted, often to the point of being comically inept. ■ John's decision to bring a ladder to the beach was a classic example of dimwit behavior. When he tried to retrieve his sandals from under the water, he ended up falling in and swimming out to sea, all while clutching onto the ladder.
dorado A large, colorful fish with a spiny back and long, streamlined body. Often mistaken for a unicorn due to its rainbow-colored scales. ■ When Jane said she caught a dorado while swimming in the ocean, I couldn't help but think she was a mermaid. But then I realized she was just a regular person with a really bad case of color blindness.
drowning The act of being completely submerged in water and unable to breathe. However, the word "drowning" can also be used to describe a situation where someone is overwhelmed by information or choices. ■ "I almost drowned when I went swimming with the octopuses. They were so friendly and playful, but they kept leading me deeper into the water!", "She was drowning in emails when her boss walked by and asked if she needed help.