lazy river

American  

[ley-zee riv-er] / ˈleɪ zi ˈrɪv ər /

noun

lazy rivers plural

1. a long, shallow pool, as at a resort or water park, with a slow current that allows people on rafts or inner tubes to coast along.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• lazy rivers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of lazy river

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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lazy river

The 3.6-acre estate features a wading pool and an infinity pool that are connected by a lazy river.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

But the only time I felt claustrophobic was in the lazy river.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026

According to plans that seem about as fluid as a lazy river, this is the last year of the race at Pimlico, as it is currently constructed … or deconstructed.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2025

One of the most highly anticipated is the Marriott Cancun, reopening in early 2024 to include some of the typical all-inclusive amenities: a sprawling property of 450 rooms, a lazy river, waterslides and more.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024

They drifted past my domain like logs on a lazy river.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate