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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)

Example Sentences

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“You will have central transparency of all of the trading and quoting activity that’s occurring in the lit venues and dark pools around the world.”

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The enormous intrusion unfolded within just a few days and involved enough magma to fill roughly 32,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

There are pools, hot tubs and a lazy river, and canoe rentals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

There are four four-team pools, with the first- and second-place teams advancing to the single-elimination quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Water pools instantly in the newly formed hole.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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