pool

/puːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a body of still water, typically smaller and shallower than a lake, often artificially created for swimming, recreation, or storage of water.

“The backyard had a small pool where the kids loved to play.”

2. noun

a group of people, typically with a shared interest or activity.

“The photography pool at the art museum had an impressive collection of works.”

3. verb

to gather or accumulate something, especially money or resources.

“The charity is trying to pool their resources to help the disaster victims.”

4. verb

to combine or join together, especially in a way that creates a single entity.

“The companies are trying to pool their assets to create a new corporation.”

5. noun

a section of a betting market where all participants place their bets, often with the option of sharing the winnings with others.

“The sports pool at the casino offered a large prize for the winner.”

Synonyms

  • basin
  • lake
  • pond
  • tank

Antonyms

  • deplete
  • drain