pools

British

/ puːlz /

plural noun

Also called: football pools. an organized nationwide principally postal gambling pool betting on the result of football matches

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Etymology

Origin of pools

C20: from _pool ² (in the sense: a gambling kitty)

Example Sentences

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The luxurious neighborhood offers residents access to 24/7 security, multiple pools, tennis courts and a clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

Railroad executives lobbied for exclusive charters, tax exemptions, and land grants, and formed “pools” to divide traffic and fix rates.

From Barron's

If companies can do the same work with fewer employees, they may need fewer desks, fewer floors and fewer leases, putting a long shadow over one of the industry’s largest fee pools.

From The Wall Street Journal

The county maintains it is not trying to squash victims’ rights, but rather keep vital services — pools, parks, health clinics — open.

From Los Angeles Times

But he has now set up a new account sharing the same kinds of videos, showing "roadmen" at grubby "infinity pools" and "taxpayer-funded buffets".

From BBC

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