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 Tucked into the basement is a small indoor swimming pool, unexpected in this city, as well as the Akasha Spa with massage and beauty treatments. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Process heat can support district heating, greenhouses, swimming pools, or industrial applications. Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Outside, guests will find picturesque landscaping, a resort-style swimming pool, and an outdoor kitchen and multiple lounge areas. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 Its eruption sent enough salty water vapor into the stratosphere to fill around 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools along with volcanic ash. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 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 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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