lifeguard

Everyday

A lifeguard is a person whose job is to watch swimmers at a pool or beach and rescue anyone in danger in the water. tree →

In the lessons

In water safety lessons: swim where there are lifeguards, follow their instructions and whistles, and at many beaches in the UK and Australia swim between the red and yellow flags they put up. Lifeguards are trained in rescue and first aid. In Australia and New Zealand volunteer surf lifesavers also patrol beaches. Phrases: lifeguard on duty, lifeguard station, surf lifesaver.

Examples

• Always swim where a lifeguard can see you. tree →
• The lifeguard blew her whistle and waved us back. tree →
• The lifeguard pulled the boy out of the water. tree →
• Swim between the flags set up by the lifeguards. tree →
• There is no lifeguard on duty, so we will not swim. tree →
• Lifeguards learn first aid. tree →
• The lifeguard sat in a tall chair to watch the pool. tree →
• If you are in trouble in the water, raise your arm to signal the lifeguard. tree →

Note

One word: lifeguard (life + guard). Plural: lifeguards. Even with a lifeguard, children should swim with an adult watching; a lifeguard has many people to watch.