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.
Recent Examples on the Web The estate also counts bocce and tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a hot tub as recent additions. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024 Aerial Google Earth photos of the property dated to 2022 reveal a construction zone in the backyard, with a redone (but empty) swimming pool and a barren dirt backyard (perhaps Phoenix was working on building a bigger, better vegetable garden?). Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024 Georgia officials are dealing with the aftermath of a chemical fire at a swimming pool cleaning facility near Atlanta. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 Other facilities on the property are also accessible, including the self-parking facility, business center, concierge desk, public entrance, registration area, spa, entrance to the swimming pool, meeting rooms, two beach clubs, shopping in the main square, sports facilities, and hotel restaurant. Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swimming pool 

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Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swimming pool was in 1840

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“Swimming pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimming%20pool. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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