lap pool

noun

variants or less commonly lap-pool

ˈlap-ˌpül 

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

Architects John Boccardo and Michael Upwall collaborated on the six-bedroom residence that includes a 75-foot lap pool and unobstructed Wasatch Range views. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

There's a one-week stay minimum, and the lap pool is set to be the gathering place. — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above