lido

noun li·do \ˈlē-(ˌ)dō\

: a public outdoor swimming pool or swimming area

plural lidos

Full Definition of LIDO

: a fashionable beach resort

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Lido, Italy

First Known Use: 1860

geographical name Li·do \ˈlē-(ˌ)dō\

island Italy in the Adriatic separating Lagoon of Venice & Gulf of Venice

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