wading pool

noun

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

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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 The site features a promenade, playgrounds, an outdoor gym, a multipurpose venue, wading pools and numerous food and drink options. Omer Bekin, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025 The pair walked toward the wading pool, which was dry and empty. Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2025 Those who prefer to stay on shore can purchase a beach pass and enjoy lounge chairs, cabanas, and a heated wading pool while watching the action from the sidelines. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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