pool
A pool is a large, man-made hole filled with water for people to swim in. It is common in sports centers, schools, and private homes for exercise and fun.
Exemplos
3 de 5I go to the swimming pool every Saturday morning.
I go to the swimming pool every Saturday morning.
The municipal pool is currently closed for maintenance.
The municipal pool is currently closed for maintenance.
Let's jump in the pool!
Let's jump in the pool!
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'pool' and 'cool'. You jump in the pool to stay cool in the summer.
Quiz rápido
The children want to swim in the outdoor ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pool
Exemplos
I go to the swimming pool every Saturday morning.
everydayI go to the swimming pool every Saturday morning.
The municipal pool is currently closed for maintenance.
formalThe municipal pool is currently closed for maintenance.
Let's jump in the pool!
informalLet's jump in the pool!
The study examines the hygiene standards of public pools.
academicThe study examines the hygiene standards of public pools.
The hotel offers a heated pool for corporate guests.
businessThe hotel offers a heated pool for corporate guests.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
take a dip in the pool
take a dip in the pool
pool party
pool party
laps of the pool
laps of the pool
Frequentemente confundido com
A puddle is a small, natural collection of rainwater, while a pool is large and man-made for swimming.
A pond is a small natural area of water usually containing fish and plants, whereas a pool is for human activity.
Notas de uso
In a sports context, 'pool' usually refers to a swimming pool, but it can also refer to the game of billiards played on a table.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget the article and say 'I go to pool' instead of the correct 'I go to the pool.'
Dica de memorização
Think of 'pool' and 'cool'. You jump in the pool to stay cool in the summer.
Origem da palavra
From the Old French 'poule', originally meaning a hen, used in a game where people threw things into a collective pile or pot.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Public swimming pools are central social hubs in many Western countries during the summer months for families and athletes.
Quiz rápido
The children want to swim in the outdoor ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pool
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