pools
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of pools
C20: from pool ² (in the sense: a gambling kitty)
Example Sentences
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The restrictions mean, from Thursday, hosepipes should not be used for watering gardens or allotments, cleaning cars, filling paddling pools or swimming pools, or cleaning windows.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The regulations govern collateralized loan obligations, funds backed by pools of corporate debt from junk-rated companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
After they died, their remains ended up in shallow cave pools, where parts of their bodies were preserved at what is now the Riversleigh World Heritage Area, one of the world's most important fossil sites.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
The pros included a vast support network of friends and neighbors, 24/7 security guards stationed at the entrance gate, and scenic lakes, swimming pools and tennis courts throughout her development.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
“The pH alone would probably take years off his life. And have you seen Kwame try to swim? It’s like watching a wounded cat in one of those wave pools at the amusement park!”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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