lap pool

noun

variants or less commonly lap-pool
plural lap pools also lap-pools
: a rectangular pool designed for swimming the length in laps (see lap entry 3 sense 4a)
an Olympic-sized lap pool
Plans include a six-lane lap pool, family splash pad and spa, locker rooms, full-length basketball court and a track.—Dylan Goetz

Examples of lap pool in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Fitness is important to many guests – a 24m lap pool, large gym and numerous yoga classes help with that. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 In addition to condos, the building will have a 60-foot lap pool, fitness center, sauna, cold plunge, sports simulator, billiards room, and piano lounge. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lap pool

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lap pool was in 1950

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Lap pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lap%20pool. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster