| Main Entry: | swimming pool |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | manmade pool for swimming |
Synonyms: |
lap pool, natatorium, plunge bath, pool, swimming bath, swimming hole, wading pool |
| Main Entry: | pool |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | collection of liquid |
Synonyms: |
basin, bath, lagoon, lake, mere, millpond, mud puddle, natatorium, pond, puddle, splash, swimming pool, tank, tarn |
| Notes: | billiards is from French billard 'cue' or 'bent stick' or 'stick to push balls'; billiards is the general name though Americans mainly play pool or pocket billiards - with eight ball and snooker being forms of pool |
| Main Entry: | wading pool |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | shallow pool |
Synonyms: |
kiddie pool, swimming pool |