A Pool A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water. Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle. Ellipsis of swimming pool A supply of resources. (by extension, computing) A set of resources that are kept ready to use. A small amount of liquid on a surface. A localized glow of light.