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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A couple of rooms in the spacious dining area can be closed off for private parties, and one of them includes a billiard room. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 Further in is a family room, drawing room, and billiards room with ample space to spread out. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026 The grounds also have a 1,320-square-foot guest house complete with a billiards room on the ground floor. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for billiard

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Apr. 2026.

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