pool · n
pool (LIQUID)
B2 a small area of water or a small amount of liquid on a surface
Dictionary examples:
a pool of blood (22.1)
We dipped our feet in a shallow pool by the rocks. (50.8)
pool (GAME)
B1 a game in which two people use long, thin sticks to hit colored balls into holes around the edge of a table
Dictionary examples:
I'm so bad at pool, I once pocketed my sandwich instead of the ball! (0.0)
My dog loves pool, but he always tries to fetch the balls! (0.0)
I'm so clumsy at pool, I once poked myself instead of the ball! (0.0)
We played pool all evening. (13.4)
pool (SWIM)
A2 an area of water that has been made for people to swim in
Dictionary examples:
The pool was so clean, I thought it was empty! (0.0)
I jumped into the pool and found Nemo! (0.0)
The pool was so small, only my toe got wet! (0.0)
The hotel has two outdoor pools. (21.9)