lazy river

[ley-zee riv-er]

noun

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lazy river¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

That club is built on the site of a former water park and features a 1.5 acre wave pool, a lazy river and water slides.

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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.

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It’s not a lazy river or an interactive armadillo zoo, but it’s a start.

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The park extended into flume rides, wave pools, and a lazy river.

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On hot days, you’ll likely find kids prancing around the park in swimsuits and water shoes, moving from the lazy river to the parade to rides that dip, bounce and spin.

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