Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

football-pools

noun
/ˈfʊtbɔːl puːlz/
Definition
A game where players predict the outcomes of football matches, usually involving betting money.
Examples
  • Many people enjoy participating in football pools during the football season.
  • She won a small fortune through her football pools last weekend.
Meaning
Football pools are often associated with gambling, where participants select the results of various football games from a list, aiming to score points based on how accurately they predict the outcomes.
Synonyms
  • betting pools
  • sports betting