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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The space provides direct access to a wet bar and the backyard swimming pool. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026 In its heyday, the indoor swimming pool of the Alcazar Hotel was the largest in the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 Elsewhere, there’s a sunroom with a bright yellow, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a dining room covered in floral wallpaper, a swimming pool, and tennis courts. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s a swimming pool in the back that was also used for the movie. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 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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