adj
billiard
BIH-leerd
Billiard (adj) means relating to the game of billiards. Example: “The old hotel still has a billiard room.”
adj
1
Relating to the game of billiards.
"The old hotel still has a billiard room."
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishRelating to billiards, or a specific type of shot in the game.
Common pairings
billiard table
billiard room
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Etymology
From French billard, from Old French bille ("log, tree trunk"), referring originally to the wooden cue stick.
Rhymes for billiard
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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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