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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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pools

Supporters say the existing city allocation isn’t enough and has led to deteriorating recreation centers, swimming pools and restrooms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Third-generation farmer Sondre Eide keeps his fish in a submerged, sealed facility called Watermoon, roughly the size of 12 Olympic swimming pools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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 has swimming pools, a large gym, saunas, steam rooms, a spa and a golf course - you get the picture.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Just like the water that cooled the reactor, the water in the spent fuel pools did double duty.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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