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Definition of poolroom

poolroom

/ˈpuːl.ruːm/
pool · room
Plural:poolrooms
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poolroom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A commercial establishment or private room equipped with tables for playing pool or billiards.

Example

"They spent Friday evening playing eight-ball at the neighborhood poolroom."

2

American An establishment or room where bets are placed and pooled, especially for horse races.

Example

"In the early twentieth century, authorities frequently raided illegal back-alley poolrooms that took wagers on out-of-state horse races."

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• Rhymes for poolroom

• Nearby Words

pooh
pool
poolhall
poolroom
poolside
poop
pooped

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poolroom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poolroom
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