Pool

/puːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small body of still water.

The children splashed around in the pool during the hot summer day.

A game played on a rectangular table covered with green cloth, in which players use cues to hit balls into one of six pockets.

We played a few games of pool at the bar last night.

A supply or accumulation of resources or information used for a specific purpose.

The organization has a pool of volunteers ready to help at any time.

A collective group of things or people.

The pool of candidates for the job was impressive.

verb

To combine resources or efforts for a common purpose.

The two companies decided to pool their resources to develop the new technology.

From Middle English 'pole', related to the concept of a small body of water.

pool of resources

A combined group of resources available for a project.

pooling together

The act of collecting resources or efforts for a common purpose.

pool party

A social event centered around swimming and pool activities.

swimming

The sport or activity of moving through water by using the arms and legs.

billiards

A game played on a rectangular table covered with a cloth where players use a cue to hit balls into pockets.

Playing pool as a recreational activity.

Let's hit the pool for a few games tonight.

To gather resources among friends for a common purchase.

We should pool our money together to buy a gift.