swimming pool

noun

Synonyms of swimming poolnext
: 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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Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing. Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026 Over the last century, The Wigwam has expanded to include nine tennis courts, three swimming pools, a spa and 54 holes of golf across three courses. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026 Officials said emergency actions were taken at the Rock Creek Bridge swimming pools, but one fatality occurred, and a dog is missing. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026 The eight-story clubhouse, within walking distance of downtown Portland, houses restaurants, swimming pools, exercise studios, a conditioning room and ballroom and banquet facilities. Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026 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 7 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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