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billiards
This term refers to a specific category of cue sports, often evoking an atmosphere of quiet concentration, precision, and social leisure. While it can be used as a general term for various table games, it specifically denotes the professional or formal pursuit of the sport.
Grammatically, the word is a mass noun that ends in s but is treated as singular in construction. It does not have a singular form like billiard when referring to the game itself, and it requires a singular verb, as in "billiards is a game of skill."
Meanings
Examples
He spent his entire youth mastering the art of billiards.
The hotel lobby has a beautiful mahogany billiards table.
The detective noticed the billiards cue was slightly misplaced.
She is surprisingly skilled at billiards for a beginner.
She is surprisingly skilled at billiards for a beginner.
The sound of clicking balls echoed through the billiards hall.