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noun (1)

ˈpül How to pronounce pool (audio)
Definition of poolnext
as in puddle
a small often deep body of water a secluded pool that has long been a locally favored spot for skinny-dipping

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pool

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noun (2)

1
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work a large pool of applicants for the summer internship

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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time a pool of ideas ready to use whenever the cartoonist needs to meet a deadline

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3
as in deposit
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose office workers setting up a pool for the collective purchase of lottery tickets

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4
as in fund
the total of the bets at stake at one time two coworkers split last week's football pool

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pool

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verb

as in to ball

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Recent Examples of pool
Noun
But funds operating from GIFT City can change that as the outbound investment limits do not apply to them, allowing these funds to tap the growing pool of Indian investors. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 Wherever the water stands in pools, and by the edges of the lakes and bayous, the giant cypress loom aloft, rivaled in size by some of the red gums and white oaks. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Get the look with these linen-blend wide-leg pants, which subtly pool at the ankle. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 In addition, water will continue to pool into low-lying flood prone locations well after the heavy rain ends. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
  1. puddle
  2. staff
  3. supply
  4. deposit
  5. fund
  6. ball
  7. lake
  8. workforce
Noun
  • My Old Ass was sparked by watching my daughter splash in a puddle.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • About halfway up, the orange-and-black butterflies had begun appearing in groups, alighting on flowers or gathering to sip water from puddles.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of puddle
Noun
  • As opposed to grander, more institutional museums which can feel staid or imposing, the staff here are all warm and welcoming.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nakase was a part of the coaching staff that evaluated national team camps at Duke in December and in Phoenix in April during the NCAA Final Four.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of staff
Noun
  • Ships can take on new supplies and allow its sailors to rest and relax during those port calls.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • The informal miners go into the mines to look for leftover deposits to sell.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Only about 6% of the region’s deposits are controlled by the combined bank, ranking fourth behind larger national competition such as Truist, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of deposit
Noun
  • Willingham said Wednesday that city governments have a responsibility to make sure information collected about their residents is kept safe, especially since Flock contracts are paid for with public funds.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ideally, both Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri stay and funds are generated by high-fee sales for more expendable players — the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson — but that is not realistic.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fund
Verb
  • The second-year wide receiver, who spent 2025 on the Panthers’ practice squad after a short stint with the Cleveland Browns, has been balling this summer — no matter who has been throwing him the ball.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of being grateful, Quiggle balled his fist, continued to yell and fought with the deputy before being arrested, Linhardt said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of ball
Noun
  • Across the street, grab a poke bowl with a view at Tropicali, or rent a kayak to explore the lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the middle of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, the islands are a magical landscape where locals and pilgrims connect with ancient spirits at a sacred waterfall.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of lake
Noun
  • Intel, the largest private employer in Oregon, also announced layoffs last month, impacting its data center operations and shrinking its workforce to 81,000 — down from more than 130,000 in 2022.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Among them, about 52,000 Haitian TPS holders were in the workforce in South Florida, according to research by Phillip Connor, a research fellow at Princeton University’s Center for Migration and Development.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
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