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swimming pool

American  

noun

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

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

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After the pool was drained and its stone surface “scrubbed,” Trump ordered the contractors to cover it with “an industrial grade swimming pool topping” in “American flag blue.”

From Salon • May 7, 2026

This is a throwback 1950s motel with a swimming pool, open May through September.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Kid Rock, a supporter of President Donald Trump, posted a video of himself gesturing at the AH-64 Apaches above his swimming pool on Saturday, prompting many to question why the helicopters would visit his home.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Kid Rock -- whose real name is Robert Ritchie -- posted a video on X over the weekend showing a helicopter hovering near his mountaintop home's swimming pool as he clapped and saluted.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Talk about camp and favorite teachers and the opening of the neighborhood swimming pool made her feel wistful.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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