pool

/pˈuːl/

/ˈpuɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Pool

[NOUN]

a container of water that people can swim in

synonyms : swimming pool

1.1

something resembling a pool of liquid

synonyms : puddle

a small lake

synonyms : pond

2.1

a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid

synonyms : puddle

a game for two players, played on a table, in which the players use special sticks called cues to hit 16 numbered balls into the holes at the edge of the table

synonyms : pocket billiards

an association of companies for some definite purpose

synonyms : consortium

syndicate

an organization of people or resources that can be shared

any communal combination of funds

a collective investment vehicle, such as a mutual fund or a hedge fund, where investors pool their money together to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets

synonyms : kitty

to pool

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

combine into a common fund

join or form a pool of people

Examples

1. The pool was a round shape, like a large basin.

2. The pool is located on the ground level of the hotel.

3. Unfortunately, the pool is closed due to poor weather conditions.

4. The children were playing by a pool.