pool

A game of chance, resembling a lottery, in which the contestants put staked money into a common fund that is later paid to the winner.

A fund containing all the money bet in a game of chance or on the outcome of an event.

A supply, as of vehicles or workers, available for use by a group.

A group of journalists who cover an event and then by agreement share their reports with participating news media.

A mutual fund established by a group of stockholders for speculating in or manipulating prices of securities.