lifeguard
US /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑrd/
Definition
an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A lifeguard watched the swimmers closely at the hotel pool.
Synonyms
- lifesaveran attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
- rescuera person who rescues you from harm or danger
Collocations
- Easy call the lifeguardto contact, summon, or announce regarding the lifeguard
- Medium lifeguard on dutydescribing lifeguard on duty (an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents)
- Hard certified beach lifeguard stationto certified beach lifeguard station, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- Very Hard vigilant lifeguard surveillancedescribing vigilant lifeguard surveillance (carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.