pools

British

/ puːlz /

plural noun

Also called: football pools. an organized nationwide principally postal gambling pool betting on the result of football matches

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Etymology

Origin of pools

C20: from _pool ² (in the sense: a gambling kitty)

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One of the biggest pools of money in private credit isn’t a hedge fund.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Eagle Rock Resort, in Hazle Township, has hundreds of comfortable homes scattered through the woods, two golf courses, swimming pools, an equestrian center and even a few ski slopes for the winter.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

It’s customary in the investment business to offer breakpoints, or fee reductions, on larger pools of capital.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

This means hosepipes cannot be used for watering gardens, washing vehicles and windows, and filling pools.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

It’s so hot there that swimming pools boil, so one emir built himself an indoor ski resort.

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