lifeguard

/ˈlaɪf.ɡɑːrd/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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