pond
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- 1 pond
- 2 swimming pool
This word refers to a pond or pool of water, including a swimming pool when the context makes that clear.
pond
A contained body of water, often a pond dug for landscaping or water storage.
swimming pool
In settings such as hotels and homes, it can refer to a pool used for swimming or recreation.
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โรงแรมนี้มีสระน้ำไหม rooŋ rɛɛm níi mii sà náam mǎy Does this hotel have a pool? โรงแรมนี้มีสระน้ำไหม details
Learning notes
Explanation
The word combines สระ, meaning a pond or pool, with น้ำ, meaning water. It often refers to an excavated pond, including ornamental ponds and ponds used to store water for farming. It is a neutral word used in both conversation and writing. The usual classifier is สระ: สระน้ำสองสระ means “two ponds” or “two pools,” depending on the context.
Usage
Use it when describing ponds in gardens or parks, or discussing water storage on farmland. In hotel and resort settings, it also appears in descriptions of pools and rooms beside them.
Caution
Do not use it as the general word for a lake; ทะเลสาบ is the usual term. For a large reservoir, use อ่างเก็บน้ำ.
Differences from similar words
1 pond synonyms
2 swimming pool synonyms
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สระว่ายน้ำ explicitly means a swimming pool. สระน้ำ can mean the same thing, but relies on context to distinguish a swimming pool from a pond.