# breaststroke

/bɹˈɛststɹəʊk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/breaststroke
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

a swimming style where you stay face-down and move both arms forward in a circle while your legs kick out like a frog.

For teachers: a swimming stroke performed face-down with symmetrical arm pulls and frog-like leg kicks, with breathing on each stroke cycle.

## Examples

- She swims breaststroke every morning at the pool.
- The coach teaches beginners breaststroke first because the head stays above water.
- He conserved energy on the final lap by switching to breaststroke, timing each glide to reduce drag while his rivals tired in freestyle.

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