Meaning of the word billiards in English

What does billiards mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

billiards

US /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/

UK /ˈbɪl.i.ədz/

any of various games played on a table with a cue and balls, such as pool or snooker

Example:

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They spent the evening playing billiards at the club.

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He's a master at billiards, always sinking the difficult shots.

Synonym:

pool snooker carom

Related Word:

billiard ball