Meaning & Definition of word "Pool"

Pool

/puːl/

1. A small body of still water.
- Example: The children splashed around in the pool during the hot summer day.
2. A game played on a rectangular table covered with green cloth, in which players use cues to hit balls into one of six pockets.
- Example: We played a few games of pool at the bar last night.
3. A supply or accumulation of resources or information used for a specific purpose.
- Example: The organization has a pool of volunteers ready to help at any time.
4. A collective group of things or people.
- Example: The pool of candidates for the job was impressive.

1. To combine resources or efforts for a common purpose.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Playing pool as a recreational activity.

● Example Sentence: Let's hit the pool for a few games tonight.

Meaning: To gather resources among friends for a common purchase.

● Example Sentence: We should pool our money together to buy a gift.