wave pool

noun

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

Examples of wave pool in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also two shallow soaking pools to enjoy—one acts as a wave pool, emulating the rocking of the ship. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Other amenities include a standing wave pool, an outdoor skate plaza, a children’s playground, beaches, spas and cold plunges. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

For many, that might seem like a strange time of year to open a park dedicated to a wave pool for surfing. — Katherine Chircus, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Splash about in North America’s largest wave pool as a shipwrecked vessel spouts water overhead at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wave pool

• minuscule
• molecule
• overrule
• poiseuille
• reticule
• ridicule
• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule

Kids Definition

wave pool

noun

: a large swimming pool with a machine that produces waves