wave pool

noun

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

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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 Unlike Royal Caribbean’s water park, NCL’s won’t have a wave pool, but that doesn’t mean one once come in the future, Doval said. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Spanning both Coachella weekends, the four poolside shows blend electronic music with the venue's wave pool, lazy river, and open-air amphitheater — creating a unique daytime oasis of surf, sound and hospitality. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.

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wave pool

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