Poolroom
(noun)
A room or establishment where pool tables are available for customers to play on.
Origin:
From the combination of "pool" (a game played on a table with a cue and balls) and "room".
Examples:
- The poolroom was dimly lit, with the sound of balls clacking in the background.
- The poolroom was filled with the smell of cigarette smoke and the sound of cues striking balls.
- Poolrooms are often found in bars, bowling alleys, and other recreational establishments.
- Poolrooms can have a seedy reputation, as they have been associated with gambling and other illegal activities.
- Poolrooms can also be found in private clubs or in people's homes, for personal use and entertainment.