pool hall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pool hall
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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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
As a teenager, D’Elia met Bufalino in a pool hall in Pittston, Pa., and began working for him as his driver, among other duties.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2023
The best burger Bobby ever had was at a pool hall in Knoxville.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2022
The club moved at least three times over the years before arriving at its current location, an old Columbia City pool hall, in 1985.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2022
Old men and young ones draped themselves in front of the Elmira Theater, Irene’s Palace of Cosmetology, the pool hall, the grill and the other sagging business enterprises that lined the street.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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