pool hall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pool hall
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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In a beautifully melancholy story, the author tells of finding a machine named Paragon in a pool hall and setting himself the target of achieving the highest score just short of rolling the machine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
With her earnings dwindling, Lopez met Valerio and Romero at a pool hall and asked them to reduce her rent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024
Businesses including a grocery store, barber shop and pool hall benefitted the Black community.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023
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
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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