swimming pool

noun

Synonyms of swimming poolnext
: 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.
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The spa One level below the lobby is an enormous indoor swimming pool (caps required) and whirlpool. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 Possible mosquito breeding areas can include fish ponds, swimming pools, spas, standing water, tree holes, containers, bird baths, roof gutters, pet water bowls, street gutters, wading pools and watering troughs. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026 The company carrying out the work is a swimming pool contractor, according to the complaint. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Her morning routine also includes drinking water, making her bed, having a cup of black coffee and fitting in the aforementioned workout, whether that be the treadmill, yoga or a quick swim in her apartment’s swimming pool. Cristina Velocci, Flow Space, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimming pool

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimming pool was in 1840

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“Swimming pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimming%20pool. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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