CEFR A1

swimmie

noun

Meaning

A flotation device, typically a ring or arm band, used to support the body while learning to swim.

Examples

She put on her swimmie and jumped into the water.
The swim instructor handed out swimmies to all the beginner students.

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swimmie (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪmi/

Definition

A flotation device, typically a ring or arm band, used to support the body while learning to swim.

Examples

She put on her swimmie and jumped into the water.
The swim instructor handed out swimmies to all the beginner students.

How to Use swimmie

use a swimmie (verb phrase): to wear a flotation device while swimming — "She used a swimmie to stay afloat in the deep end."
put on a swimmie (verb phrase): to put on a flotation device — "He put on a swimmie before getting into the pool."

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