freestyle
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a swimming race where you can use any stroke you like, though most people use the front crawl.
n.a swimming competition in which any stroke may be used; in practice, it refers almost exclusively to the front crawl as the most efficient method.
Simple“She won the gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle at the local meet.”
In context“The swimmer dominated the freestyle event, maintaining a consistent pace that left his competitors struggling to close the gap in the final lap.”
Synonymsfront crawl - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a style of rapping where the performer makes up the lyrics on the spot.
n.a style of hip-hop performance in which the artist improvises lyrics in real time, often over a pre-recorded beat.
Simple“The rapper impressed the crowd with a five-minute freestyle about the city.”
In context“During the radio interview, the artist delivered a complex freestyle that showcased his ability to weave intricate internal rhymes without prior preparation.”
Synonymsimprovad lib - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to perform or do something by making it up as you go instead of following a plan.
v.to perform in an improvised or unrestricted manner, particularly in music, dance, or sports.
Simple“The dancers started to freestyle when the DJ played a different kind of beat.”
In context“The jazz musician began to freestyle over the chord progression, taking the melody in a direction the rest of the band had not anticipated.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.done in a free way without following strict rules or a set pattern.
adj.relating to or performed in a style that allows for individual choice or improvisation.
Simple“The competition includes a freestyle section where skaters can show off their best tricks.”
In context“The freestyle skiing event allows athletes to incorporate various flips and spins that are not permitted in more traditional downhill disciplines.”
Synonyms
“Daniel Wiffen had to make do with eighth place in the men's 15-hundred metres freestyle.”
“Meanwhile, at the European Aquatics in Paris, Daniel Wiffen is through to tomorrow's final of the men's 1,500 metres freestyle.”
From free + style.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.