infinity pool

noun

: a pool (typically a swimming pool) with an edge over which water flows to give the appearance of the water extending to the horizon
And most importantly, the pool and bar are open for business, where a spacious infinity pool looks down on Kalakaua Avenue and makes for the ideal spot to watch the sunset and sip a drink.—Kevin Allen

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Perhaps the most special suite is the Romeo e Giulietta, an intimate two-story villa perched high on the cliff above the sea with a terrace equipped with a heated infinity pool and solarium. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Walls of glass glide open to expose the main living spaces onto a large terrace, where an infinity pool stretches toward Biscayne Bay and a private dock. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 People arrived by helicopter and seaplanes to infinity pools and oceanfront villas. — Alex Mierjeski, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2026 By day, guests recline on chunky loungers beneath towering palms and oversized parasols and cool off in the petite infinity pool; by evening, the atmosphere shifts as DJs take to the decks. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infinity pool

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First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infinity pool was in 1991

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“Infinity pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infinity%20pool. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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