A1noun 1K

Pool

🇬🇧 UK /["/puːl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/puːl/"]/

Meaning of Pool

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.

Pool in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Pool

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.

Related words

Collocations with Pool

• 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 for Pool

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

Opposites of Pool

• desert
• dry area

Common mistakes with Pool

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

Frequently asked questions about Pool

What does Pool mean?

A large, usually deep, area filled with water for swimming or playing.

What is the definition of Pool?

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

How do you use Pool in a sentence?

We played in the pool all afternoon.

Can you give another example of Pool?

She is swimming laps in the pool.

What are synonyms for Pool?

Common alternatives include swimming pool, paddling pool, wading pool, billiards table.

What is the opposite of Pool?

Opposite meanings include desert, dry area.

What words go with Pool?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Pool?

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

How do you pronounce Pool?

US: /["/puːl/"]/, UK: /["/puːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pool?

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.

What CEFR level is Pool?

"Pool" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.