1. plural of pool; bodies of water or other liquids collected in natural or artificial basins
2. plural of pool; shared resources or funds contributed by multiple people
3. plural of pool; groups of people available for selection or participation

1. third person singular present of pool; combines resources or efforts with others

Examples

• The resort has three swimming pools.
• After the rain, pools of water formed in the parking lot.
• The investment pools generated steady returns for all participants.
• The company draws from talent pools across the country.
• She pools her money with her roommates to buy groceries.
• The organization pools resources from different departments.
• Rock pools along the shore contain small sea creatures.