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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Amenities include free breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, and seasonal shuttle service to the Grand Canyon. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025 And in September 2024, Kyle Brinker, 33, drowned during an annual swim test at the swimming pool at the Gladstone Community Center. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025 The videos include a walkthrough of an outdoor portion of the island, including a large statue overlooking a swimming pool. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025 She was pictured again, showcasing her baby bump while wearing a bikini top and low-rise shorts, walking by a swimming pool outdoors while holding hands with RZA and carrying Riot. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 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 12 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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