swimming pool

Backyard water rectangle

A swimming pool is a large artificial basin filled with water for swimming.

Pools may be indoor or outdoor, private or public.

Public pools often have designated lanes for lap swimming and separate areas for diving.

A backyard pool is a common suburban amenity: They spent all summer in the pool.

safety

lifeguard

Paid swimming supervisor

life ring · no diving · no running · supervision · fence · gate · first aid · whistle · water safety

diving

diving board

Elevated pool launching platform

cannonball · bellyflop · jackknife · somersault · backflip · tuck · pike · splash · depths · underwater

structure

basin

Concave water receptacle

fiberglass · inground · above-ground · coping · decking · shallow end · deep end · gutter · overflow · skimmer

leisure

lounging

Reclining in idleness

loungers · umbrellas · towels · sunscreen · float · inflatable · vacation · resort · hotel · family

laps

lanes

Parallel traffic divisions

butterfly · medley · flip turn · tumble turn · stroke · pace · interval · sprint · distance · endurance

refreshment

cooling off

Gradual temperature reduction

  • dipBrief immersion or condiment
  • splashLiquid scattering on impact
  • reliefEasing of distress

hot day · summer heat · shade · lemonade · iced tea · cocktail · snack bar · hydration · breeze

maintenance

chlorine

Halogen disinfectant element

filter · pH balance · chemicals · cleaning · vacuum · net · algae · water testing · heater · cover

competition

race

Competition of speed

heat · timing · touchpad · lane ropes · medals · records · championship · team · qualifier · finals

Categories
Opposites
artificiality vs. natural water body

swimming poolnatural lake

Unbuilt freshwater basin

lake · swimming hole · pond · river · ocean

water vs. land/dry terrain

swimming pooldesert

To leave behind completely

dry land · sand dune · drought · sand pit · parched earth

Family

swim, pool, swimming, pools, swims, swimmer, pooled, pooling, poolside

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G