plunge pool

American  

noun

1. the water in a plunge basin.

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Etymology

Origin of plunge pool

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Several years ago, he traveled to Belize aboard his Gulfstream jet and took a helicopter to a private island resort with only seven villas, each set off from the others and equipped with its own plunge pool and dock.

From The Wall Street Journal

You have your own private plunge pool and we get our services in the suite.

From Los Angeles Times

A pipe brought water in from the street - with some syphoned off into the cold plunge pool - and the rest was heated in a lead boiler destined for the hot room.

From BBC

Surrounded by red columns and frescoes of athletes, a visitor could cool off in the plunge pool, which is so large 20-30 people could fit in it.

From BBC

Archaeologists have discovered a sumptuous private bathhouse - potentially the largest ever found there - complete with hot, warm and cold rooms, exquisite artwork, and a huge plunge pool.

From BBC