1. plural of backstroker; swimmers who specialize in or perform the backstroke
Usage: common in competitive swimming contexts

Examples

• The backstrokers warmed up in the pool before the competition.
• Several backstrokers from our team qualified for the regional finals.
• The coach worked with the backstrokers to improve their flip turns.
• Backstrokers must maintain good body position to swim efficiently.
• At the Olympics, the fastest backstrokers compete in the 100-meter and 200-meter events.