Phrase Hound found 41 phrases and 54 compound words that contain swim. The most common are listed below. Open swim in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 41
- Adult Swim
- swim bladderA gas-filled sac within the bodies of most fish that variously acts as a float, lung, sound-producing organ or an aid to hearing.
- swim capA silicone, latex or lycra cap worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.
- swim laneA lengthwise division of a swimming pool or other swimming arena.
- sink or swimTo succeed through one's own efforts without support, or else fail completely.
- I can't swimIndicates the speaker does not know how to swim.
- swim diaperA swimsuit incorporating a thick moisture-absorbent layer and a tight seal to stop waste from leaking out, eliminating the need for a diaper within the swimsuit.
- swim ringAn inflatable toroid used as a water toy and to help people to float.
- polar bear swimSynonym of polar bear plunge: An outdoor plunge or swim in the middle of winter, often through ice.
- swim finA flipper; an items of footwear used while swimming for more speed.
- swim briefsSynonym of swimming briefs: A male briefs-style swimsuit such as those worn in competitive swimming, diving, and water polo.
- swim briefsingular of swim briefs
- swim capsplural of swim cap: A silicone, latex or lycra cap worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.
- swim shortsAlternative form of swimshorts: shorts designed for aquatic sports or as beachwear, typically worn by males
- swim-offA special swimming race in which the winner gets to compete in the next level of trials (typically the finals), where the competitors have not qualified for the next level by the usual elimination races.
- swim finsplural of swim fin: A flipper; an items of footwear used while swimming for more speed.
- swim trunksSynonym of swimming trunks: A pair of specifically designed shorts worn by men and boys for swimming or bathing.
- swim bladdersplural of swim bladder: A gas-filled sac within the bodies of most fish that variously acts as a float, lung, sound-producing organ or an aid to hearing.
- swim upstreamTo opt for a difficult course of action when a simpler or safer alternative is available; to make an unwise decision against sound advice.
- swim meetAn athletic contest for swimming.
- swim meetsplural of swim meet: An athletic contest for swimming.
- swim platformA board sticking out from the stern of a yacht, allowing people easy access to swim into the water or come aboard.
- swim platformsplural of swim platform: A board sticking out from the stern of a yacht, allowing people easy access to swim into the water or come aboard.
- swim ringsplural of swim ring: An inflatable toroid used as a water toy and to help people to float.
- swim-insplural of swim-in: A peaceful form of protest in which people enter a swimming pool and refuse to leave.
Compound words 54
- swimmingThe act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.
- swimsuitA garment worn for swimming.
- swimmerOne who swims.
- swimnasticsdoing gymnastic movements in water, usually light
- outswimTo swim faster, farther or better than.
- aswimSwimming or immersed (in or with something).
- swimmateA person or animal with which one swims.
- swimmyDizzy; swirling or moving as if seen in a daze.
- swimshirtA shirt worn over a swimsuit in order to provide extra protection from the sun.
- midswimDuring a swim.