swinger

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noun (1)

swing·​er ˈswiŋ-ər How to pronounce swinger (audio)
: one that swings: such as
a
: a person who is lively, exciting, and fashionable
b
: one who engages freely in sex

swinger

2 of 2

noun (2)

swing·​er ˈswin-jər How to pronounce swinger (audio)

Examples of swinger in a Sentence

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Noun
In an intriguing strategy that has an appeal baked in, the defense from the drop has admitted their client has committed domestic abuse, is a drug user, a swinger, and not a very nice guy. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 May 2025 That’s a central theory for the defense: that Ventura is a strong, independent woman who made her own decisions, including willingly participating in the swingers lifestyle. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025 The Season 2 trailer teases the unexpected appearance of one of the original swingers, Miranda McWhorter. Diego Ramos Bechara, Variety, 15 May 2025 Or there is the aggressive swinger who can backspin a ball like few others. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swinger

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

swinge entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1543, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swinger was in 1543

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“Swinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swinger. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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