swimming pool

noun

: a pool suitable for swimming

especially : a tank (as of concrete or plastic) made for swimming

Examples of swimming pool in a Sentence

Our neighbors have a swimming pool in their backyard.

Recent Examples on the Web

Plans for the marina include an owner’s pavilion, private suite, crew facilities, marina operations space, maintenance facilities, security offices and a rooftop swimming pool. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

While the application mentions a swimming pool, SR co-owner Doug Smolev told The Courant that that is not planned. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

The development would include four three-story apartment buildings, a community center, swimming pool, parking, landscaping and related improvements. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Its towering, mostly unbroken face and narrow swimming pool suggested a rampart and a moat, but behind the concrete exterior, Caland eliminated every door save the guest bathroom. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swimming pool

• minuscule
• molecule
• overrule
• poiseuille
• reticule
• ridicule
• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun

: a large tank built for swimming