pools

British  

/ puːlz /

plural noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

The two sisters, who were studying for masters degrees, headed further up the pools.

From BBC

Importantly, sharing the pools did not appear to raise the risk of intestinal parasites.

From Science Daily

The luxurious neighborhood offers residents access to 24/7 security, multiple pools, tennis courts and a clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

Railroad executives lobbied for exclusive charters, tax exemptions, and land grants, and formed “pools” to divide traffic and fix rates.

From Barron's

If companies can do the same work with fewer employees, they may need fewer desks, fewer floors and fewer leases, putting a long shadow over one of the industry’s largest fee pools.

From The Wall Street Journal