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
By the late 1970s, Angel had moved his barbershop and pool hall to follow a realignment of Route 66, because he knew that traffic was vital.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
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 men were gathered, just as the man in the pool hall had said, for and about dice and money.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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