Lido

Pronunciation: /ˈliːdoʊ/

Definitions of lido

noun a public outdoor swimming pool or bathing beach

Example Sentences

A1 I went swimming at the lido with my friends.

A2 The lido was crowded with families enjoying the sunny weather.

B1 The local council recently renovated the lido, adding new facilities.

B2 The lido offers swimming lessons for beginners and advanced swimmers.

C1 The lido has a cafe overlooking the pool where you can relax after your swim.

C2 The lido is renowned for its Olympic-sized swimming pool and state-of-the-art facilities.

Examples of lido in a Sentence

formal The hotel offers access to a private lido for guests to enjoy the sun and water.

informal Let's head to the lido for a swim and some relaxation.

slang I heard the lido is the spot to chill and catch some rays.

figurative His mind was like a lido, calm on the surface but deep and mysterious underneath.

Grammatical Forms of lido

• past tense: lid
• plural: lidos
• comparative: more lido
• superlative: most lido
• present tense: lidos
• future tense: will lido
• perfect tense: have lidoed
• continuous tense: is lidoing
• singular: lido
• positive degree: lido
• infinitive: to lido
• gerund: lidoing
• participle: lidoed

Origin and Evolution of lido

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'lido' originated from the Italian word 'lido' which means beach or shore.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a beach or shore, the term 'lido' has evolved to also mean a public outdoor swimming pool or bathing area, often with facilities such as changing rooms and cafes.