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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Little ones will love Ketchakiddee Creek’s mini slides and splash zones, while thrill seekers can take on the Surf Pool, North America’s largest wave pool, or join the whole family on a giant raft adventure through Miss Adventure Falls. Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 City Senior Planner Joselyn Perez went over the Snug Harbor wave pool project, proposed to replace the middle section of the golf course, where three holes, a driving range, restaurant and bar and a pro shop currently sit. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025 This summer, a 9-year-old girl died on July 24 in a wave pool at Hersheypark, and K-9 lifeguards have helped their human handlers rescue four people at Beltzville State Park in Carbon County. Michael Urban, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2025 Set in the White Mountains, Whale's Tale is known for its wave pool, surf ride, lazy river, and family-friendly ambiance. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wave pool

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

wave pool

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