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billiards is vs billiards are

Both 'billiards is' and 'billiards are' can be correct depending on the context. 'Billiards is' is used when referring to the game of billiards as a singular entity, while 'billiards are' is used when referring to the individual balls or the activity of playing billiards.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

billiards is

This phrase is correct when referring to the game of billiards as a singular entity.

Use 'billiards is' when talking about the game of billiards as a whole, as in 'Billiards is a popular indoor game.'

Examples:

Billiards is a challenging game that requires skill and precision.
I think billiards is a great way to relax and have fun with friends.

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Billiards is considered a sport by the International Olympic Committee.
Sadly, billiards' popularity is waning.
Play billiards while my theatre falls apart.
I was planning to play billiards with Tiger Woods.
He was making a fortune every night over at Chelsea Billiards.
Traces of talc also point to billiards.
About the size of a billiard ball.
The blood trail was not made by a billiard ball.
L'Esperance around the corner has Meteor on draught and a billiards table so...
Lucia, she's phenomenal at billiards.
There's no green three in billiards.
Your wife tells me you enjoy billiards, Captain Napier.
Meanwhile... the world is like a billiard table.
You ever play billiards, Tom?
Mummy had a billiards table in the ballroom.
Whoever was at the billiard come out.
Probably go to the café... play a few rounds of billiards with some friends.
Colonel mustard with the revolver In the billiard room.
I've always wanted a billiard room.
This man was bayoneted to a table at the Regal billiard hall.

Alternatives:

The game of billiards is
Playing billiards is

billiards are

This phrase is correct when referring to the individual balls or the activity of playing billiards.

Use 'billiards are' when referring to the individual balls used in the game or the activity of playing billiards, as in 'The billiards are set up for the next game.'

Examples:

The billiards are made of high-quality materials.
Billiards are a popular pastime in many countries.

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Play billiards while my theatre falls apart.
I was planning to play billiards with Tiger Woods.
He was making a fortune every night over at Chelsea Billiards.
Traces of talc also point to billiards.
Sadly, billiards' popularity is waning.
About the size of a billiard ball.
The blood trail was not made by a billiard ball.
L'Esperance around the corner has Meteor on draught and a billiards table so...
Lucia, she's phenomenal at billiards.
There's no green three in billiards.
Your wife tells me you enjoy billiards, Captain Napier.
Meanwhile... the world is like a billiard table.
You ever play billiards, Tom?
Mummy had a billiards table in the ballroom.
Whoever was at the billiard come out.
Probably go to the café... play a few rounds of billiards with some friends.
Colonel mustard with the revolver In the billiard room.
I've always wanted a billiard room.
This man was bayoneted to a table at the Regal billiard hall.
There'll be customers sleeping on the billiard tables.

Alternatives:

The billiard balls are
Playing billiards is

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