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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Young children most often drown in residential swimming pools, whereas adolescents are more likely to drown in natural bodies of water. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Beyond the beach, there are five outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a seasonal poolside snack bar, and the island’s only oceanfront restaurant. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

The complex comes with a swimming pool, hydroponic garden, koi pond and outdoor classrooms. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Elsewhere on the estate are an orchard, a kitchen garden, wildflower meadows, an aviary, an all-weather tennis court, and a swimming pool. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swimming pool

• minuscule
• molecule
• overrule
• poiseuille
• reticule
• ridicule
• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun

: a large tank built for swimming