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pool·room

 (po͞ol′ro͞om′, -ro͝om′)
n.
1. A commercial establishment or room for the playing of pool or billiards. Also called pool hall.
2. A room where a bookmaker takes bets, as on horseracing.
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poolroom

(ˈpuːlˌruːm; -ˌrʊm)
n
(Billiards & Snooker) a hall or establishment where pool, billiards, etc, are played
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pool•room

(ˈpulˌrum, -ˌrʊm)

n.
1. an establishment or room for the playing of pool or billiards.
2. a bookmaker's establishment.
[1860–65]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.poolroom - a room with pool tables where pool is played
room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"
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Translations

poolroom

[ˈpuːlˌrʊm] n → sala da biliardo
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