swimmable

adjective

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

Examples of swimmable in a Sentence

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Paris spent over $1 billion to clean up the Seine and the canal to be swimmable ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 June 2026 Pennsylvania residents have a legal right to fishable, swimmable waterways – a standard the rivers of Pittsburgh have not always met. Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 Lily Bay State Park is also worth a visit, known for its swimmable beach, campsites, playground, and picnic areas. Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 The beach at Zadún isn’t swimmable—the drop-off is steep and currents are strong. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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