A small body of still water, typically one formed naturally. The children splashed around in the shallow pool by the river.
A swimming pool, an artificial basin filled with water for swimming. The hotel has an indoor pool that guests can use year-round.
A group of people or resources that are available for a particular purpose. The company has a large pool of talented engineers to work on the new project.
A game played on a rectangular table with six pockets, using a cue and balls. They spent the evening playing pool at the local bar.
A shared fund or collection of money or resources. The office started a pool to buy a gift for their retiring colleague.
A small accumulation of liquid on a surface, especially water or blood. He slipped in a pool of melted snow near the doorway.
A form of gambling in which all participants contribute stakes that are collected into a single pot awarded to the winner or winners. She entered the office football pool and won the entire pot.