wave pool

noun

: a large swimming pool equipped with a machine for producing waves

Examples of wave pool in a Sentence

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Guests can move between the hotel’s quieter pool and the Mandalay Bay Beach next door, where a lazy river and wave pool offer a more high-energy option during the day. Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 The water park is open on weekends in May and features exciting water rides, a relaxing lazy river, and wave pool. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Now, golf enthusiasts have filed the lawsuit against the city, hoping to squash any plans to build a wave pool of any size on the golf course. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 Alternatively, head to Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe, where the waterpark’s 40-plus attractions—including a wave pool, lazy river, and high-speed slides. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wave pool

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wave pool was in 1977

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“Wave pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20pool. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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wave pool

noun
: a large swimming pool with a machine that produces waves
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