swimmable

adjective

swim·​ma·​ble ˈswi-mə-bəl How to pronounce swimmable (audio)
: that can be swum

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Thanks to the swimmable beach, two pools (the stunning main one plus an adults-only option), a legendary surf break, stylish onsite bars and restaurants, and easy access to excellent hiking, the latest from the eco-focused 1 Hotel brand is an icon in the making. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2023 While the beach isn’t swimmable (most in Cabo aren’t), the resort does have direct beach access. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024 And the Olympics promises to take this a step further, making the Seine swimmable for the first time in 100 years, thanks to a $1.5 billion overhaul of the sewage system. Alexander Smith, NBC News, 25 July 2024 How to Avoid Getting Watery Diarrhea From a Swimming Pool Heavy Rainfall Could Lead to Sewer Overflow To make the Seine swimmable, Paris spent three years building a massive retention tank to keep untreated wastewater from flowing into the river after heavy rain. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for swimmable 

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimmable was in 1852

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“Swimmable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimmable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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