1. Plural of poolhall; establishments where people play pool (billiards) and other games, typically with tables available for rent.
Usage: Often used in informal contexts; May carry associations with casual recreation or leisure venues

Examples

• The downtown area has several poolhalls where locals gather on weekends.
• He spent his evenings at one of the poolhalls near the university.
• Many poolhalls also serve food and drinks to their customers.
• The old poolhalls in that neighborhood have mostly closed down.
• She challenged her friends to a game at one of the poolhalls across town.