bowler

1 of 2

noun (1)

bowl·​er ˈbō-lər How to pronounce bowler (audio)
: a person who bowls
specifically : the player who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket

bowler

2 of 2

noun (2)

bow·​ler ˈbō-lər How to pronounce bowler (audio)

Examples of bowler in a Sentence

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The best bowlers, of course — and those who are accustomed to playing with that brand of ball — use this to their advantage. Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Besides being a clutch anchor bowler in Baker System play for the back-to-back undefeated girls state champion Falcons, Tharps finished fifth overall individually in the state tournament. Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 The bowler came in four other shades including red, blue and green. Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025 Quirky, sweet hearted and the lead bowler of the Pinsconsin Pride. Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bowler

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Bowler, 19th century family of English hatters

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1518, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bowler was circa 1518

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“Bowler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowler. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

bowler

1 of 2 noun
bowl·​er ˈbō-lər How to pronounce bowler (audio)
: a person who bowls

bowler

2 of 2 noun
bow·​ler ˈbō-lər How to pronounce bowler (audio)

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