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pool table

American

noun

a billiard table with six pockets, on which pool is played.

pool table British

noun

a billiard table on which pool is played

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Etymology

Origin of pool table

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Guests were invited to watch as models sprawled across a pool table decorated in white leopard print, wearing outfits to match the playful aesthetic.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

One of the many entertaining areas features a second bar and a pool table, making it the perfect place to welcome guests.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Still, I was amazed to see that the Chicken Box, a dive bar with live music and a pool table had survived.

From New York Times • May 26, 2024

Plus, you can use track lights to illuminate a pool table, kitchen island, artwork or anything you’d like to draw attention to.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

The room had a damp, unused smell and the light from the lamp over the pool table was greenish and depressing.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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