noun
lido
LEYE-doh
Lido (noun) means an outdoor public swimming pool, or a section of beach set aside for swimming. Example: “They spent the afternoon at the local lido, sunbathing between swims.”
noun
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An outdoor public swimming pool, or a section of beach set aside for swimming.
"They spent the afternoon at the local lido, sunbathing between swims."
How to use lido
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn open-air swimming pool or bathing spot, common in British usage.
When to use it
Mostly a British English term; rare in American English, where "outdoor pool" is more common.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lidos
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Etymology
Named after the Lido, a beach island in Venice that became one of Europe's first fashionable seaside resorts in the 1800s — the word later became a general term for any outdoor pool.
Class of 1800
lido joined the language around 1800.
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Rhymes for lido
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What does “lido” mean?
The word “lido” means an outdoor public swimming pool, or a section of beach set aside for swimming. In plain terms, an open-air swimming pool or bathing spot, common in British usage.
How do you pronounce “lido”?
“Lido” is pronounced LEYE-doh (/ˈlaɪ.dəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lido” in a sentence?
Here is “lido” used in a sentence: “They spent the afternoon at the local lido, sunbathing between swims.”
What part of speech is “lido”?
“Lido” is a noun.
Where does the word “lido” come from?
The word “lido” dates back to around 1800. Named after the Lido, a beach island in Venice that became one of Europe's first fashionable seaside resorts in the 1800s — the word later became a general term for any outdoor pool.
