swimming pool

noun

: a pool suitable for swimming
especially : a tank (as of concrete or plastic) made for swimming

Examples of swimming pool in a Sentence

Our neighbors have a swimming pool in their backyard.
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His early shows were cast with friends, staged in empty swimming pools, and styled with straw hats large enough to shade entire runways. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025 Through this, the home’s original five bedrooms were converted into three, a swimming pool was added, and the original windows were replaced. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025 The two-story home’s ground floor contains both formal and casual areas that connect to the outdoors, with the formal living room spilling out to a patio dining area and the family room having access to the loggia and swimming pool. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 May 2025 Amenities include a social lounge with kitchen, fitness center, swimming pool and spa, and a dog park and pet wash. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimming pool

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimming pool was in 1840

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“Swimming pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimming%20pool. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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