1. a swimmer who specializes in or competes in the backstroke
Usage: common in competitive swimming contexts

Examples

• She is an excellent backstroker and won three medals at the regional championships.
• The team's fastest backstroker qualified for the state finals.
• He trained as a backstroker for five years before switching to freestyle.
• The coach recruited several talented backstrokers for the new season.
• As a backstroker, she had to master the flip turn and streamlined body position.