lap pool

noun

variants or less commonly lap-pool

ˈlap-ˌpül

plural lap pools also lap-pools

: a rectangular pool designed for swimming the length in laps (see lap entry 3 sense 4a)

an Olympic-sized lap pool

Plans include a six-lane lap pool, family splash pad and spa, locker rooms, full-length basketball court and a track.—Dylan Goetz

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There’s also an in-ground lap pool and a tennis court accompanied by a covered viewing pavilion. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Additionally, the estate includes elevator service to all three floors, 25-yard lap pool, outdoor kitchen, veranda with stone fireplace and underground seven-car garage with Tesla charging station. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Fitness is important to many guests – a 24m lap pool, large gym and numerous yoga classes help with that. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Additional features include a media room, three office areas, breakfast nook, lap pool, hot tub room, wet bar, expansive deck, hardwired security system, two wells and a 1,000-gallon cistern. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lap pool

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1950, in the meaning defined above

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