noun

snooker

SNOO-kuh

Snooker (noun) means a cue sport played on a large table with 22 balls, popular in the UK and Commonwealth. Example: “They spent the evening watching a snooker match on TV.”

noun

A cue sport played on a large table with 22 balls, popular in the UK and Commonwealth.

"They spent the evening watching a snooker match on TV."

A position in the game where a player cannot hit the target ball directly.

"He left his opponent in a tricky snooker behind the black."

verb

To trick or trap someone in a difficult position.

"The contract snookered him into paying far more than expected."

How to use snooker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA British cue sport — or, as a verb, to trick someone into a bad spot.

UK vs US

The game is mainly followed in the UK, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries; less known in the US.

Common pairings

play snooker snookered him a game of snooker

Word forms

snookered past tense, snookers plural, snookers singular

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Rhymes for snooker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snooker” mean?

The word “snooker” means a cue sport played on a large table with 22 balls, popular in the UK and Commonwealth. In plain terms, a British cue sport — or, as a verb, to trick someone into a bad spot.

How do you pronounce “snooker”?

“Snooker” is pronounced SNOO-kuh (/ˈsnʊkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “snooker” in a sentence?

Here is “snooker” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening watching a snooker match on TV.”

What part of speech is “snooker”?

Depending on how it is used, “snooker” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “snooker” have?

“Snooker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cue sport played on a large table with 22 balls, popular in the UK and Commonwealth.