wading pool

noun

: a shallow pool of portable or permanent construction used by children for wading

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Some people set their fabric pots in a child’s wading pool, filled with a few inches of water, to keep pots consistently damp. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 The park also includes amenities such as a wading pool, softball field, and basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts. Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Feb. 2026 All concierge guests aboard the Treasure can enjoy access to the Concierge Lounge and a private sun deck, complete with whirlpools and a small wading pool. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 Here, guests can find options for relaxation with day beds and wading pools at Infinity Beach, restaurants, lounges, ocean views and dedicated spaces for children and teenagers. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wading pool

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wading pool was in 1921

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“Wading pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wading%20pool. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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