English Explanatory Dictionary

bowler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who engages in the sport of bowling.
  2. The player currently bowling.
  3. A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.
  4. The pitcher.
noun
  1. A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
name
  1. A surname originating as an occupation.
  2. A placename in the United States, from the surname:
  3. An unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana.
  4. An unincorporated community in Appomattox County, Virginia.
  5. A village in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

Pronunciation

/ˈbəʊ.lə/ /ˈboʊ.lɚ/ en-us-bowler.ogg en-au-bowler.ogg

Word forms

bowler bowlers Bouler

Etymology

From bowl + -er.

Synonyms

pitcher derby

Derived words

change bowler fast bowler pace bowler part-time bowler slow bowler spin bowler stock bowler strike bowler bowlered
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