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Meaning of pools
A small area of still water, typically one that has been artificially created.
Etymology of pools
The word "pools" originated from Old English "pōl", which referred to a small body of water, and is related to the Old Norse "pōll", also meaning a small body of water.
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe small bodies of water, and its meaning has expanded over time to include artificially created bodies of water, such as swimming pools.
Synonyms
basins
lakes
reservoirs
ponds
lagoons
tanks
baths
tubs
hot tubs
spas
whirlpools
swimming holes
wells
springs
fountains
cisterns
containers
vessels
receptacles
depressions
hollows
cavities
excavations
pits
trenches
ditches
canals
waterways
channels
inlets
bays
harbors
marinas
docks
pontoons
jetties
piers
quays
moorings
berths
slips
moats
reflection pools
plunge pools
wading pools
swimming pools
diving pools.
Definitions
- A small and typically artificial body of water, especially one designed for swimming or other water sports.
- A small body of still water, especially one that is part of a larger body of water.
- A area of water that has collected in a hollow or depression, especially after heavy rain.
Usage Examples
- The hotel had a beautiful outdoor pool that overlooked the ocean.
- The garden featured a small reflection pool with a fountain and surrounding flowers.
- The kids loved playing in the wading pool on hot summer days.
Antonyms
deserts
droughts
dryness
aridness
barrenness
emptiness
vacancies
voids
hollows
cavities
gaps
openings
spaces
bareness
bleakness
desolation
isolation
solitude
emptiness
hollowness
shallowness
superficiality.