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Pool

UK /["/puːl/"]/US /["/puːl/"]/

Definition

an area of water that has been created for people to swim in

In simple words: A large, usually deep, area filled with water for swimming or playing.

Examples

  • We played in the pool all afternoon.
  • She is swimming laps in the pool.
  • The hotel has a beautiful outdoor pool.
  • They decided to play a game of pool at the bar.
  • He is really good at playing pool with his friends.

Usage notes

Use 'pool' when referring to a swimming area or when discussing games like billiards. It's informal in certain contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation about swimming facilities.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a large 'puddle' that's deep enough to dive into.

Collocations

  • bathing
  • paddling
  • swimming
  • swim in
  • dive into
  • jump into
  • deck
  • attendant
  • boy
  • the bottom, edge, middle, side, etc. of the pool
  • a length of the pool
  • big
  • large
  • little
  • in a/​the pool
  • pool of
  • big
  • little
  • small
  • lie in
  • in a/​the pool
  • pool of
  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • build
  • create
  • form
  • pool of
  • big
  • huge
  • large
  • build
  • create
  • form
  • pool of

Synonyms

  • swimming pool
  • paddling pool
  • wading pool
  • billiards table

Antonyms

  • desert
  • dry area

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'puddle' which is much smaller.
  • Using 'pool' incorrectly when referring to 'the ocean' or 'the sea'.