adj

billiard

BIH-leerd

Billiard (adj) means relating to the game of billiards. Example: “The old hotel still has a billiard room.”

adj

Relating to the game of billiards.

"The old hotel still has a billiard room."

noun

A shot in billiards or snooker where the cue ball strikes two other balls in succession; a carom.

"He pulled off a tricky billiard to win the frame."

How to use billiard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to billiards, or a specific type of shot in the game.

Common pairings

billiard table billiard room

Word forms

billiards plural, billiards plural

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Etymology

From French billard, from Old French bille ("log, tree trunk"), referring originally to the wooden cue stick.

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for billiard

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Frequently asked questions

What does “billiard” mean?

The word “billiard” means relating to the game of billiards. In plain terms, relating to billiards, or a specific type of shot in the game.

How do you pronounce “billiard”?

“Billiard” is pronounced BIH-leerd (/ˈbɪlɪəd/ in IPA).

How do you use “billiard” in a sentence?

Here is “billiard” used in a sentence: “The old hotel still has a billiard room.”

What part of speech is “billiard”?

Depending on how it is used, “billiard” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “billiard” come from?

The word “billiard” comes from Old French. From French billard, from Old French bille ("log, tree trunk"), referring originally to the wooden cue stick.

How many meanings does “billiard” have?

“Billiard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the game of billiards.

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