pool

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a small amount of liquid on the ground or a surface.

n. a small, typically stagnant accumulation of liquid on a surface.

“A pool of water formed on the kitchen floor under the leaking fridge.”

“The heavy rain left deep pools in the uneven pavement, forcing pedestrians to navigate the street with caution.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a group of people or things that are available to be used by others.

n. a collective group of resources, funds, or individuals available for shared use or selection.

“The company has a large pool of talented workers to choose from.”

“By creating a shared car pool, the employees significantly reduced their monthly commuting expenses and carbon footprint.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Sports

n. a game played with a long stick and balls on a felt table with six holes.

n. any of several varieties of cue sports played on a billiard table with six pockets.

“We went to the bar to drink beer and play a few games of pool.”

“He demonstrated remarkable precision, clearing the entire pool table in a single turn during the local tournament finals.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a group of teams that play against each other in a competition.

n. a grouping of contestants or teams in a tournament who compete against one another to qualify for the next stage.

“Our national team is in a very difficult pool for the World Cup.”

“The tournament organisers placed the top-seeded players in separate pools to ensure they would not face each other until the knockout rounds.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put money or things together so they can be shared by a group.

v. to combine resources, money, or efforts into a common fund or effort for mutual advantage.

“If we pool our money, we can afford to buy a much better gift.”

“The three independent research labs decided to pool their data to accelerate the development of the new vaccine.”