wading pool
Definition
Noun: A shallow, often portable or small, pool designed for young children to play in safely, typically containing only a small amount of water.
Usage
This noun refers to a specific type of recreational pool. It is used to describe the object itself or the activity associated with it. * The children splashed happily in the wading pool in the backyard. * During the summer, the park sets up a public wading pool for toddlers. * We need to empty and clean the wading pool after use.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to refer to a simple, safe, or introductory environment.
- His first job was just a wading pool compared to the complexities of his current role.
Variants and Related Words
- Paddling pool (noun): A common British English synonym for 'wading pool'.
- Splash pool (noun): A similar shallow pool, often with interactive water features.
Synonyms
- Paddling pool
- Splash pool
- Kiddie pool
Related Phrases
- Baby pool: A very similar term, though it may imply an even shallower depth for the youngest children.
Noun
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a shallow pool for children
