Meaning & use
lifeguard
A person employed at a beach, pool, or water park to watch for swimmers in danger and rescue them if needed.
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The lifeguard blew her whistle and swam out to help the struggling child.
Every summer he works as a lifeguard at the community pool.
A note on using this word
Lifeguards are typically trained in CPR and water rescue techniques before they can be certified.
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