Michael Phelps Word Search
Michael Phelps, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: SWIMMING, OLYMPICS, BUTTERFLY, FREESTYLE, BACKSTROKE, MEDLEY, RELAY, BALTIMORE, GOLD, RECORD, POOL, LANE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Michael Phelps word list, defined
General dictionary meanings, not specific to this puzzle's theme.
- SWIMMING /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ · gerund and present participle of the verb swim; also a noun
- The activity of moving through water by using the limbs, especially for recreation, exercise, or competition. As a verb form, it indicates that someone is performing that activity. Related: aquatics, bathing, natation, paddling.
- BUTTERFLY /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/ (US) /ˈbʌtəflaɪ/ (UK) · noun
- An insect with two pairs of large, often brightly colored wings covered in tiny scales, typically active during the day and feeding on nectar through a long coiled proboscis. Related: moth-like insect is not a synonym; no precise single-word synonyms exist.
- FREESTYLE /ˈfriːstaɪl/ · noun (also adjective and verb)
- A freestyle is a competition or performance in which participants are free to use whatever style, technique, or material they choose, most familiarly the swimming stroke done in any manner (usually front crawl) and improvised rap. As an adjective or verb it describes something done spontaneously or without fixed rules. Related: improvisation, improv, open-style, spontaneous.
- BACKSTROKE /ˈbækstrəʊk/ · noun
- A swimming stroke performed while lying on one's back, with alternating circular arm motions and a flutter kick; also, a stroke or blow made with the back of the hand, racket, or implement. Related: back crawl, backhand, reverse.
- MEDLEY /ˈmɛdli/ · noun
- A mixture of different things, especially a collection of short musical pieces performed as one continuous composition. Figuratively, it refers to a varied collection of people, styles, flavours, or ideas. Related: mixture, mix, blend, collection.
- RELAY /ˈriːleɪ/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a relay is a system or arrangement in which something is passed from one person, place, or stage to another, such as in a relay race or an electrical relay. As a verb, to relay means to pass on or transmit information, messages, or signals from one person or place to another. Related: transfer, broadcast, transmit, hand over.
- GOLD /ɡoʊld/ (US); /ɡəʊld/ (British) · noun, verb, adjective
- Gold is a precious, naturally occurring metallic element with a distinctive yellow color, valued for its rarity and resistance to corrosion. The word also denotes this color, money or wealth, a medal or award, and something exceptionally valuable or desirable; as a verb, it means to cover or decorate with gold, and as an adjective, it describes things made of, colored like, or associated with gold. Related: bullion, precious metal, aurum, golden.
- RECORD /rɪˈkɔːd/ (British); /rɪˈkɔːrd/ (US) · noun, verb, and adjective
- A record is a written or otherwise preserved account of information, events, or observations; it can also refer to the best result previously achieved. As a verb, record means to preserve information in writing or to capture sound, video, or other material. Related: account, log, register, document.
- POOL /puːl/ · noun; verb
- A pool is a body of still or relatively still water, usually smaller than a lake. By extension, it can mean a group of people, vehicles, money, or other resources gathered for a shared purpose; as a verb, it means to combine resources for a shared purpose. Related: pond, basin, reservoir, lagoon.
- LANE /leɪn/ · noun
- A lane is a narrow road, path, or passageway, especially one bounded by hedges, walls, or other barriers. On a road or track, it may also refer to one of several parallel strips reserved for traffic or competitors. Related: path, track, alley, passage.
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