non-swimmer
non-swimmer — noun
1. someone who cannot swim and may need extra help or protection near water
someone who cannot swim and may need extra help or protection near water
The coach kept the non-swimmers in the shallow pool by the wall.
keep non-swimmers in shallow water for safety
Mayumi wore a life jacket as a cautious non-swimmer on the boat trip.
life jacket + non-swimmer in travel context
Parents should stay close to young non-swimmers at the crowded beach.
The resort offers free lessons for adult non-swimmers every Tuesday evening.
Femi stayed near the steps as a nervous non-swimmer.
- nonswimmer
same meaning; this spelling drops the hyphen
- swimmer
neutral opposite term for someone who is able to swim
- strong swimmer
emphasises skill and confidence in the water, not just basic ability
文法句型
article + non-swimmer
for non-swimmers
用法筆記
Often appears in safety notices, lesson groups, and travel advice where swimming ability affects what a person can safely do in the water.