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.
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The Swedish firm Ulf Mejergren even submitted a plan for topping the venerable structure with a giant cross-shaped swimming pool (which, if nothing else, would presumably minimize future fire risk).
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David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Who is ready to take a dip at the Griffith Park historic swimming pool?
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The main residence datesto 1905 and sits alongside a swimming pool, two riding arenas, and a lodge.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The resort offers both direct access to the beach and a sleek swimming pool for adults, along with a children's pool for the little ones.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Who is ready to take a dip at the Griffith Park historic swimming pool?
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The main residence datesto 1905 and sits alongside a swimming pool, two riding arenas, and a lodge.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The resort offers both direct access to the beach and a sleek swimming pool for adults, along with a children's pool for the little ones.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for swimming pool
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“Swimming pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimming%20pool. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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