swimming pool
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of swimming pool
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Many interesting facts are dispensed in passing: During the summer in Texas, Mr. Smil informs us, an 800-square-foot swimming pool will lose about 185 gallons of water a day to evaporation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
New York has designated hundreds of public buildings as cooling centers, extended public swimming pool hours, dispatched volunteers to check on vulnerable residents, and opened cooling stations with misting fans and wet towels.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
A heated Gunite swimming pool anchors the backyard, while a covered porch with an outdoor fireplace creates an inviting setting for summer evenings.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Swimming in the sea, lakes and rivers is "very different to a swimming pool" because the water is cold, fast-flowing and unpredictable, she says.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
“Will all Library Olympians kindly join me at the swimming pool? It’s time to dive into another game!”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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