pool table
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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
Until recently, Lorell lived in a cluttered studio apartment with a pool table beside her bed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2024
There are some things you definitely won’t forget — like the biggest TV your space can handle — but there are also things you want to remember — like a pool table or beer cooler.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
In the adjoining room we found Mr. Whitby leaning over a pool table.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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