pool

pool · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small body of still water, typically one formed naturally.

  2. 2.

    An artificial body of water for swimming.

  3. 3.

    A shared supply of resources or workers.

  4. 4.

    A game played on a billiard table with balls.

  5. 5.

    An accumulation of liquid.

  6. 6.

    Combine resources together for common use.

  7. 7.

    Form pools; accumulate.

Forms

plural: pools

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    swimming pool — An artificial pool for swimming.
  • •
    car pool — An arrangement for sharing car travel.
  • •
    gene pool — The total genetic variation in a population.
  • •
    pool resources — Combine assets for shared use.
  • •
    pool table — A table for playing billiards or pool.

Related words

See also: billiards, lake, pond, swim
Synonyms: pond, puddle, reserve, swimming pool

Etymology

From Old English pōl ("pool, pond"), of Germanic origin; related to German Pfuhl.