swimming pool

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/ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/
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A built area filled with water for people to swim in.
Practice using swimming pool in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • There is a swimming pool near my home.
  • Children played in the swimming pool.
  • The hotel has a swimming pool.
  • The swimming pool is open today.
  • We went to the swimming pool.

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Meanings

Built place for swimming

swimming
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An area made and filled with water for people to swim in, or a building that contains one.

Examples

  • The hotel has a swimming pool.
  • We went to the swimming pool.
  • The swimming pool is open today.
  • Children played in the swimming pool.
  • There is a swimming pool near my home.

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Etymology

The name joins swimming, moving through water, and pool, a contained area of water.

FAQ

What is a swimming pool?

A built area of water for people to swim in.

Can a hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes. Hotels and homes can have them.

Is a swimming pool a lake?

No. A pool is built for swimming.

Can swimming pool mean the building?

Yes. It can mean a building containing the water area.

Is swimming pool one word?

No. It is written as two words.

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