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swimming pool

American  

noun

  • swimming pools
    plural
  1. a tank or large artificial basin, as of concrete, for filling with water for swimming.


swimming pool British  

noun

  1. an artificial pool for swimming

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of swimming pool

First recorded in 1895–1900


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The expansive grounds are outfitted with two ponds, lush gardens, and walking trails, as well as a resort-style swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen.

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There was a "luxury car parking area" on the grounds, according to ombudsman official Syafrida Rachmawati Rasahan, as well as a swimming pool and a gym.

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Outside, the couple created a resort-style setup complete with a swimming pool, waterslide, waterfall, spa, putting green, expansive patios, and lush landscaping.

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The place was huge, a thousand kids on sprawling grounds with tennis courts, sports fields, and a swimming pool.

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