What is another word for poolroom?

Pronunciation: [pˈuːlɹuːm] (IPA)

A "poolroom" is a place where people can enjoy playing pool. However, there are a variety of other terms that can be used to refer to this type of venue. For instance, one might use the term "billiards hall" or "billiards room" to emphasize the focus on the game of billiards. Another option might be to use the term "cue sports facility" to encompass pool, billiards, and other similar games. More casual terms might include "pool hall" or simply "the billiards spot." Regardless of the terminology used, poolrooms remain popular locations for friendly competition and socialization.

What are the hypernyms for Poolroom?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Poolroom?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for poolroom (as nouns)

Usage examples for Poolroom

And Whitey reports that Allston was workin' for a Mrs. Murtha, West 76th Street; "Mrs. Connie Murtha, you know," he goes on, "the big poolroom backer, and one of the flossiest, foxiest widows in New York."
"Torchy, Private Sec."
Sewell Ford
I am not rich, Mr. Commissioner, in spite of our social position, but I am human, as human as a mother in any station of life, and oh, if there is any way, close up that gilded society resort that is dissipating our small fortune, ruining an only son, and slowly bringing to the grave a gray-haired widow, as worthy of protection as any mother of the poor whose plea has closed up a little poolroom or low policy shop.
"Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3"
Collected and Arranged by Francis J. Reynolds
You see, I happen to know several of the police on fixed posts up there, and one of them has told me that he noticed a car, which might or might not have been Mr. Warrington's, pull up, about the time his car must have disappeared, at a place in Forty- seventh Street which is reputed to be a sort of poolroom for women."
"Guy Garrick"
Arthur B. Reeve

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