plunge pool

noun

1. the water in a plunge basin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plunge pool¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

This spring, Berlin will add a Scandinavian-style sauna and cold plunge pool overlooking the ocean.

From New York Times

It was the fact that I was seeing the bodies of my friends and of strangers in such unfiltered glory, like I was visiting a cold plunge pool for my brain.

From Salon

Once on the island, visitors enter a grand hotel with nods to Mughal architecture, comprised of 101 rooms and suites, each with features that make it hard to leave, be it a plunge pool, private garden, balcony, lake view or some combination.

From New York Times

If they have the funds, guests can take it up a notch and spend $36,000 a night to reserve two adjoining suites and a half day in a private spa featuring its own hammam and plunge pool.

From New York Times

Likely winner: Yes, Emmy night is going to be one long Pineapple Suite plunge pool of an evening for “The White Lotus” gang.

From Los Angeles Times