What is another word for pocket billiards?
Pronunciation: [pˈɒkɪt bˈɪlɪədz] (IPA) 
Pocket billiards is a cue sport played on a standard pool table with six pockets. Also called pool or billiards, the game involves striking balls with a cue, trying to pot them in pockets according to specific rules. The term pocket billiards is often associated with casual, non-professional play or barroom games. Other synonyms for pocket billiards include pool, snooker, carom, and Russian pyramid. Each variation has its own rules, strategies, and preferred equipment, but they all share the basic element of using a cue to hit balls into pockets. Whatever the variation, pocket billiards is a fun and challenging pastime that requires skill, precision, and practice.
