Definitions:

1. Refers to individuals who are available for work. NOUN
   • The labor pool in rural areas may be smaller, making it more challenging for employers to find workers with specific skills.
2. Refers to the supply of available workers who are qualified and capable of performing various jobs within a specific industry, region, or organization. NOUN
   • The company chose to open its new factory in he city because of the large and skilled labor pool available in the region.
3. Represents the collective group of potental employees from which employers can draw when they need to hire workers. NOUN
   • With the expansion of the tech industry, the labor pool for software developers has become increasingly competitive.

Synonyms:

• labor force
• manpower
• trained workers
• workforce