Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snooker

noun

/ˈsnuː.kər/

Definition

Snooker is a cue sport played on a rectangular table covered with a green cloth, where players use a cue to strike balls and score points by potting them in pockets.

Examples

He invited his friends over for a game of snooker.
She excels in snooker and often participates in tournaments.
After dinner, they played snooker at the local club.

Meaning

Snooker refers to both the game played with 21 balls, which includes one white cue ball, 15 reds, and six colored balls, and the competitive sport surrounding it.