swimming pool

noun

Synonyms of swimming poolnext
: 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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Scooping ice cream, lifeguarding swimming pools, and restocking retail stores during the summer has long been teenagers’ rite of passage. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Marking the occasion on Instagram, the Duchess of Sussex shared a playful photo of herself jumping into a swimming pool while holding a bunch of balloons. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The traditional farmhouse touches indoors and massive swimming pool don’t hurt its charm, either. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Topping it all off is a $3,408 monthly common charge, which includes a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and cabanas, a fitness center, and a children’s playroom. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swimming pool

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swimming pool was in 1840

Rhymes for swimming pool

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swimming pool

noun
: a large tank built for swimming

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