pool hall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pool hall
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Its come-as-you-are atmosphere was deeply familiar to Graham, who grew up selling hot dogs in his parents’ pool hall about 14 miles east in Central.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
His father, Roberto, acquired it shortly after purchasing a pool hall called First Street Billiards in Boyle Heights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
The movie also contains staged footage, including arguably cheesy Midwest-law-enforcement world building: Two detectives who help break the case are introduced while killing time in a pool hall.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Businesses including a grocery store, barber shop and pool hall benefitted the Black community.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2023
Before Beatriz can even crack back, Miss New Jersey lets out a loud cough and swings open the doors of the pool hall.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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