swimming pool

American  

noun

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

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swimming pool British  

noun

1. an artificial pool for swimming

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Etymology

Origin of swimming pool

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Last year, the world produced about 190 million cubic meters of helium—enough to fill roughly 76,000 Olympic-size swimming pools.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dwelling sits on a 1.4-acre parcel that is home to a glittering swimming pool and spa, an enormous patio, an outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit area.

From MarketWatch

Protected by high walls, the sprawling domain close to the premier's home village has two swimming pools and its own wildlife park, as well as extensive outbuildings, according to drone footage published by independent media.

From Barron's

"They almost immediately went and found themselves a home at a local 'swimming pool' at Studland sewage treatment works," says Gen.

From BBC

Still, the most affecting part of “Big vs. Small” takes place in the frozen north, where it isn’t even midwinter and yet Ms. Nordblad is using a six-foot saw to cut out a “swimming pool.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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