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swimming pool
noun
: a pool suitable for swimming
especially
: a tank (as of concrete or plastic) made for swimming
Examples of swimming pool in a Sentence
Our neighbors have a swimming pool in their backyard.
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The transition along the winding footpaths between them is seamless, and guests on a half-board booking at either have access to the restaurants and saltwater swimming pools at both.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Outside, there are a slew of amenities across the five-acre grounds, from an in-ground swimming pool to a pickleball court.
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The master plan includes renovation to the tennis center, swimming pool and community center, improved walking trails connecting to Brays Bayou, a new naturalistic amphitheater and an ADA-accessible playground.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above
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“Swimming pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimming%20pool. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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swimming pool
noun
: a large tank built for swimming
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