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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Their parents, Maury and Christine Paden, first opened Massés as a billiards hall and sports bar in 1994, turning it into the go-to place for nachos, wings, family- and late-night gatherings and viewing parties for all kinds of sports. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 Additional living spaces include a formal dining room with original built-ins, a den, a sitting room and a billiard room with a wine cellar. Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 The main house has an elevator that connects all the levels, allowing easy access from the double-height living room to the billiards area on the mezzanine. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026 There’s also a media room and billiards table. The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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