natatorium
noun
na·ta·to·ri·um
ˌnā-tə-ˈtȯr-ē-əm 
ˌna-
plural natatoria
ˌnā-tə-ˈtȯr-ē-ə
ˌna-
also natatoriums
: a building or complex that contains one or more swimming pools
They currently have a middle school under construction, and are building a natatorium, or swimming facility for the two high school swim teams in the community.—
Roger Riley
Roger Riley
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: an indoor swimming pool
Students can access state-of-the-art facilities, including a 10-lane natatorium for PE classes, swim team and recreational activities. —The Northeast Georgian
The Northeast Georgian But beneath a handful of townhouses and skyscrapers lies a hidden realm most will never know: subterranean natatoria carved into basement floors and exquisitely maintained so residents can swim year round—fall, winter, spring, summer. —Craig Kellogg
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On that late August evening at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Star-Spangled Banner instrumental bellowed throughout the natatorium.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
Beyond an open-air climbing facility, only one new permanent sports venue has been constructed specifically for the Games: the Aquatics Centre, an eco-responsible natatorium in the suburb of Saint-Denis that will host diving, water polo, and artistic-swimming competitions.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Parents and guardians were told to check in at the natatorium next to the Athletics Center.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024
Last year, Domo proposed a $1.5 billion series of projects for the next phase of the city’s north riverfront development that would include an arena, soccer stadium, natatorium and housing covering more than 60 acres.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
Beyond an open-air climbing facility, only one new permanent sports venue has been constructed specifically for the Games: the Aquatics Centre, an eco-responsible natatorium in the suburb of Saint-Denis that will host diving, water polo, and artistic-swimming competitions.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Parents and guardians were told to check in at the natatorium next to the Athletics Center.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024
Last year, Domo proposed a $1.5 billion series of projects for the next phase of the city’s north riverfront development that would include an arena, soccer stadium, natatorium and housing covering more than 60 acres.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Natatorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natatorium. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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