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pools

Pronunciation: [puːlz]

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Learn how to use pools in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “recreation”

(noun) a pool is a big area filled with water where people swim and have fun, like at a gym, on a holiday, or in someone's backyard.

Example

We went to the swimming pool and played games all afternoon.

Example

The pool was closed for maintenance, so we couldn't swim.

Example

Can we go to the pool after school today?

Context: “games”

(noun) in games, a pool can also mean a group of players who are competing together or sharing something, like an entry fee for a game of chance.

Example

All the players joined the prize pool to make the game more exciting.

Example

There wasn't enough money in the pool to cover everyone's entry fee.

Example

How much money is in the prize pool for the tournament?

Context: “gathering resources”

(verb) to pool means to bring together resources, ideas, or money from different people to use for a common purpose.

Example

They decided to pool their money to buy a new party game for everyone.

Example

She did not want to pool her toys because she wanted to keep them to herself.

Example

Can we pool our ideas to come up with a great project?

How to pronounce pools

Pronunciation: [puːlz]

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