lifeguard
/ˈlaɪf.ɡɑːrd/
noun
- A person who supervises swimmers at a beach, pool, or other swimming area to prevent accidents and rescue people in danger.
- The lifeguard blew her whistle to warn the swimmers about the strong current.
- He trained for months to become a certified lifeguard at the community pool.
- A quick-thinking lifeguard saved the child from drowning.
Synonyms
verb
- To work as a lifeguard; to supervise and protect swimmers.
- He has been lifeguarding at the same pool for three years.
- They lifeguard in shifts to ensure safety all day long.
- She lifeguards at the local beach every summer.