From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpaddling poolˈpaddling pool noun [countable] British English DLODSSa small pool or plastic container of water which is not very deep, for children to play in SYN wading pool American English
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paddling pool• There is a pool where deck-chairs can be hired, paddling pool, playground and restaurant.• There was also a huge paddling pool smack in the middle of the playground.• And he certainly isn't too bothered whether that water is in a proper paddling pool or a washing-up bowl!• Jane had spent the afternoon sitting by the paddling pool, with her feet in the water to ease the pain.• Brenda's children played in the paddling pool. 