1. plural of butterflyer; swimmers who compete in or perform the butterfly stroke
Usage: common in competitive swimming contexts

Examples

• The butterflyers trained hard for the regional championships.
• Several butterflyers qualified for the Olympic trials.
• The coach divided the team into butterflyers and freestyle swimmers.
• Butterflyers need exceptional upper-body strength and coordination.
• At the meet, the butterflyers competed in the 100-meter and 200-meter events.