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

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

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