1. a small body of still water, usually fresh; small pond. 2. a small isolated collection of liquid spilt or poured on a surface; puddle. a pool of blood.

Generally, vinyl liner pools have the lowest initial costs. Thus, you will spend the least amount of money purchasing a vinyl liner pool. On average, vinyl liner pools cost $35,000 to $65,000 to install. Homeowners can customize this pool into various shapes and designs.

The cost to install an inground pool is $35,000 on average and can range from $28,000 to $55,000 and sometimes upwards of $65,000 for special customizations and extra features. An added hot tub, for example, will cost $6,000 to $15,000 and pool lighting will be another $700 to $1,800, according to HomeGuide.

Building a Pool in Winter Building in winter can sometimes be the cheapest choice of all if you're concerned about price. It also means that, if you're lucky enough to enjoy a warm spring, you can be in your pool relatively soon after completion.