pocket billiards

noun

Meaning

A game played on a rectangular table with six pockets, where players use a cue stick to strike a cue ball into object balls to sink them into the pockets.

Examples

  • Many enthusiasts prefer pool over other forms of pocket billiards because of its fast pace.
  • The professional tournament for pocket billiards attracted competitors from all over the world.

Synonyms: pool, billiards