billiards
word
Definition
A game played on a long table where players use a cue stick to hit balls into pockets or against each other. There are different types of billiards, such as pool and snooker.
Usage & Nuances
'Billiards' can mean various cue sports depending on the country; in the US, people say 'pool' for the most popular version. In the UK, 'billiards' refers to a specific game with only three balls. Often used in formal or club settings.
Spanish: billarPortuguese (BR): sinuca - bilharPortuguese (PT): bilhar - snookerChinese (Simplified): 台球Chinese (Traditional): 撞球Hindi: बिलियर्ड्सArabic: البلياردو
Example Sentences
Do you want to shoot some billiards this weekend?
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We played billiards after dinner.
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My brother is very good at billiards.
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There is a billiards table in the club.
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He prefers playing billiards over video games.
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The old bar downtown has great food and a couple of billiards tables.
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