wave pool

noun

: a large swimming pool equipped with a machine for producing waves

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The all-ages park also features tube and body slides with varying thrill levels, ranging from mild to wild, a 30,000-square-foot water playground, a one-million-gallon wave pool, and a lazy river. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 31 July 2025 The park includes a 100,000-gallon wave pool and 10 water slides, along with a 6,000-square-foot arcade. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Alternatively, head to Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe, where the waterpark’s 40-plus attractions—including a wave pool, lazy river, and high-speed slides. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 Guests can explore a wave pool and hot tubs while sipping or tasting from a menu of poolside food and drinks. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for wave pool

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wave pool was in 1977

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“Wave pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20pool. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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wave pool

noun
: a large swimming pool with a machine that produces waves
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