How to Pronounce "eightball"

word

ˈeɪtbɔl

ATE-bawl

ˈeɪtbɔːl

ATE-bawl

Definition

The black ball marked with the number 8 in the game of pool or billiards. It is the last ball that players must pot to win in the game "eight-ball".

American English

ˈeɪtbɔl

British English

ˈeɪtbɔːl

ATE-bawl

The eightball is black and sits at the center of the rack.

You must put the eightball in the pocket to win the game.

Be careful not to hit the eightball too early.

I missed my shot and accidentally sank the eightball.