billiard parlor

noun

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

The second was a billiard parlor for the use of private clubs.

It was provided with a billiard parlor, where matches were often arranged for a stake of hundreds of dollars.

Fifteen minutes in this irreproachable home sent Carl off to Eddie Klemm's billiard-parlor, which was not irreproachable.

Past the billiard parlor Dick rode at a fast pace, and several youths inside hurried to the door.

Then they came to the side door of a building used as a lodging house and a pool and billiard parlor.

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