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)
: whopper sense 1

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Noun
Snell walked Javier Báez, traditionally a free swinger, to open the frame. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 So how does the web swinger's latest adventure compare to his other cinematic outings? — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 July 2026 The lefty swinger ended up without a spot in the outfield or infield and was optioned to the minors in late March. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 Olivia Wilde directs and stars alongside Seth Rogen as her snarky husband, and Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton as their swinger neighbors. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 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

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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