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natatorium

natatorium

1 9.9
An indoor pool used for swimming and sports, often open to the public
  • noun
  • /ˌnætəˈtɔːriəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : piscina cubierta
  • A huge physical education building was constructed: Stegeman Hall; it housed a large natatorium and indoor drill area.

Examples

  • The volume of the park district natatorium is 153,000 ft³.

    Academic text (1998)

  • According to the National Mechanical Code, the air quality in the natatorium would have been better.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The competition is scheduled for Aug. 17-20 at the new natatorium on the Georgia Tech campus.

  • Swimmer Michael Phelps found victory at the Finis Counsilman Classic at the IUPUI natatorium in Indianapolis.

  • The Rockdale County Recreation Department says the completed facility will include a natatorium, gymnasium, and meeting rooms.

Synonyms

pool
vsnatatorium
581 1.0

A structure filled with water for people to swim in

is focused on indoor public or competitive use rather than general recreational water sites
swimming pool
vsnatatorium
122 1.0

A large place filled with water for people to swim in

is specifically an indoor public or competitive facility rather than any large swimming structure
piscina
vsnatatorium
1 8.6

A swimming pool for people to swim and relax

is the indoor public or competitive version rather than a foreign label
swimming bath
vsnatatorium
  • Archaic
1.9

An indoor pool for swimming

is specialized for public or competitive indoor use rather than general swimming places

How Big

natatorium
  • Specialized
1 9.9
swimming pool
122 1.0
wading pool
  • US
2 2.5

Surface Forms

natatorium singular
natatoria plural

Etymology

Natatorium comes from the Latin verb natare, meaning 'to swim', and is like Spanish 'nadar'. So a natatorium is simply an indoor pool for swimming, often used by the public or for competitions.