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

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.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2022

It uses a lot of eggs, including two egg yolks, and the brown sugar strudel flows through the citrus cream cheese filling like a sweet edible lazy river.

From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2021

You’re supposed to wear flip flops if you’re walking from the tide pool to the lazy river, the flume ride, the group inner-tube ride, or the slides.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri