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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Next door, Foreman’s neighbors built a greenhouse with a swimming pool inside it. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 On 11 April, Farès was found unconscious in a gym swimming pool at the private sports complex of Blanche in Paris. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026 Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a room at Stagecoach Inn, Salado’s first hotel, with a swimming pool, native Texas flora, and a cozy Southern-style restaurant. Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026 Moroccan French actress Nadia Farès, who last week was found unconscious in a swimming pool and has been in a coma ever since, died yesterday at the age of 57. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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