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pools

British  
/ puːlz /

plural noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of pools

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

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Divers have said are keen to see the diving pools brought back into use and and water polo and underwater hockey players are hopeful the 50m pool could host matches and tournaments.

From BBC Jul. 23, 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

First about how the saltwater pools were still open and Dr. Vainikolo would be introducing new surfboards.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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