pool

noun
UK: /puːl/
US: /puːl/

  1. A small area of still water, often artificially made.

    1. We swam in the pool. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hotel has a large pool where guests can relax and enjoy the sunshine. [ ] [ ]

  2. A game played on a billiard table with cues and balls.

    1. Let's play a game of pool. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is very skilled at pool, often winning local tournaments with challenging shots. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group of people or things available for a particular purpose.

    1. We have a pool of qualified candidates. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company draws from a pool of talented freelancers to complete project tasks efficiently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fund pond combine collection puddle
pool verb

  1. To collect something such as money or information, in order to use it later.

    1. We pooled our money to buy a gift. [ ] [ ]
    2. The researchers pooled data from different studies to achieve a better statistical power. [ ] [ ]

  2. To form a pool (of liquid).

    1. Water pooled on the road. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the heavy rain, water began to pool near the curb, creating a small puddle. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pool" in English means: A small area of still water, often artificially made., A game played on a billiard table with cues and balls., A group of people or things available for a particular purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "pool" is /puːl/ in British English and /puːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pool": fund, pond, combine, collection, puddle.

Example usage of "pool": "We swam in the pool.". More examples on the page.