Word
snooker
Phoneticssnook·er
US/ˈsnʊkɝ/
UK/snˈuːkɐ/
Definition
n. a game played on a large green table with 22 colored balls. You use a long stick called a cue to hit the balls into holes at the edges of the table.
n. a cue sport played on a baize-covered table with six pockets, using one white cue ball, fifteen red balls, and six balls of other colours. Points are scored by potting balls in a specific sequence.
Examples
“He spends every Saturday afternoon playing snooker at the local club.”
“The professional snooker tournament was broadcast live, drawing millions of viewers for the final frame.”
“Unlike pool, snooker requires a larger table and smaller balls, demanding a higher degree of precision and strategic safety play from the competitors.”
Examples
simple
“He spends every Saturday afternoon playing snooker at the local club.”
contextual
“The professional snooker tournament was broadcast live, drawing millions of viewers for the final frame.”
complex
“Unlike pool, snooker requires a larger table and smaller balls, demanding a higher degree of precision and strategic safety play from the competitors.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the sport itself; can be used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'snooker table' or 'snooker player'.
Real-World Examples
“A street artist has defended his mural of the snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion looked like a zombie.” Related words
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