What is another word for billiards?
Pronunciation: [bˈɪlɪədz] (IPA) 
Billiards is a game that has been enjoyed for centuries across the world. It is played on a felt-covered table with two or more players using different colored balls and a cue stick. Some common synonyms for billiards include pool, snooker, and carom. Pool is the most popular variant of billiards played on a table with six pockets, while snooker is played on a larger table with 15 red balls, six colored balls, and a cue ball. Lastly, carom billiards is played on a table without pockets, where the players aim to strike the other balls with their cue ball. Regardless of the variant, billiards remains a classic and beloved game.
