Pool: meaning, definitions and examples

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pool

[ puːl ]

^{Context #1}

swimming

A small area of still water, typically one created naturally.

Synonyms

lagoon, pond, swimming pool

Examples of usage

We went swimming in the pool.
The pool was surrounded by palm trees.

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gambling

A collective bet or sum of money staked by a group.

Synonyms

betting pool, prize fund, wager

Examples of usage

They all chipped in to create a pool for the race.
The pool for the lottery reached a record amount.

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combine

Combine (resources or efforts) for a common purpose.

Synonyms

aggregate, combine, merge

Examples of usage

Let's pool our money to buy a present.
The teams pooled their expertise to solve the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "pool" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piscina

🇮🇳 तालाब

🇩🇪 Schwimmbad

Teich
Pool

🇮🇩 kolam renang

🇺🇦 басейн

🇵🇱 basen

🇯🇵 プール

🇫🇷 piscine

🇪🇸 piscina

🇹🇷 havuz

🇰🇷 수영장

🇸🇦 مسبح

🇨🇿 bazén

🇸🇰 bazén

🇨🇳 游泳池

🇸🇮 bazen

🇮🇸 sundlaug

🇰🇿 бассейн

🇬🇪 აუზი

🇦🇿 hovuz

🇲🇽 piscina

Word origin

The word 'pool' originated from Middle English 'pool(e)', which came from Old English 'pōl'. It can be traced back to Proto-Germanic 'pōlaz', meaning 'deep, still body of water'. The sense of 'collective bet' appeared in the mid 17th century, derived from the notion of a gambling pool. Over time, 'pool' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to shared resources and common goals.