Poole

American  

[pool] / pul /

noun

1. a port in Dorset, in S England.

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Poole British  

/ puːl /

noun

1. a port and resort in S England, in Poole unitary authority, Dorset, on Poole Harbour ; seat of Bournemouth University (1992). Pop: 144 800 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in S England, in Dorset. Pop: 137 500 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Mr. Poole is the author of “Trigger Happy: Videogames and the Entertainment Revolution.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The charity has set up 10 nest platforms in Poole Harbour hoping a third breeding pair will arrive this year.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Det Ch Insp Phil Poole thanked members of the public who had been in touch with information so far.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Poole Harbour Commissioners said the money will support conservation work, improve access to the harbour and deliver long-term benefits for the environment and local communities.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Going outside his own site, I find out everything I can about Reverend Poole, but it’s not much.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan