billiard

noun

bil·​liard ˈbi(l)-yərd How to pronounce billiard (audio)
used as an attributive form of billiards
a billiard ball

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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 The Entertainment Room by Studio Joshua features statement lighting by Los Angeles designer Jason Koharik, an 11 Ravens custom billiards table and a Champagne cooler built into the marble bar. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 Other amenities include a home cinema, billiards room, a walk-in wine cellar and a six-car garage. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Bowling at Garage Billiards offers bowling, billiards and more in the heart of the city for those who are 21+. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for billiard

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of billiard was in 1580

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“Billiard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/billiard. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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