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
The movie also contains staged footage, including arguably cheesy Midwest-law-enforcement world building: Two detectives who help break the case are introduced while killing time in a pool hall.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
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
When I picture the future, I see myself tomorrow, hanging with the guys down at the pool hall.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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