Poole

American  

[pool] / pul /

noun

1. a port in Dorset, in S England.

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Poole British  

/ puːl /

noun

1. a port and resort in S England, in Poole unitary authority, Dorset, on Poole Harbour ; seat of Bournemouth University (1992). Pop: 144 800 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in S England, in Dorset. Pop: 137 500 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Mr. Poole is the author of “Trigger Happy: Videogames and the Entertainment Revolution.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The arrested men are aged 37 and 46 from Bournemouth, and 34 from Poole.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Last year, 022 was first to return to Poole Harbour, but before CJ7 arrived, female 1H1 - who normally calls Rutland home in the spring and summer months - also settled at the nest.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The charity has set up 10 nest platforms in Poole Harbour hoping a third breeding pair will arrive this year.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Jeyne Poole wept so hysterically that Septa Mordane finally took her off to regain her composure, but Sansa sat with her hands folded in her lap, watching with a strange fascination.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin