bowler
4 synonyms for bowler, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who bowls, especially in cricket or tenpin bowling.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
plug hat
derby hat
bowler hat
How to use bowler
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fast bowler
spin bowler
bowler hat
Etymology
The hat sense comes from the London hat-making firm Bowler; the sport sense is simply "bowl" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Full origin of bowler →Frequently asked questions
What does “bowler” mean?
The word “bowler” means a person who bowls, especially in cricket or tenpin bowling. In plain terms, someone who bowls in a game, or a rounded hard hat.
How do you pronounce “bowler”?
“Bowler” is pronounced BOH-luh (/ˈboʊ.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bowler” in a sentence?
Here is “bowler” used in a sentence: “The opposing bowler took three wickets before lunch.”
What part of speech is “bowler”?
“Bowler” is a noun.
Is “bowler” a common word?
“Bowler” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bowler” have?
“Bowler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who bowls, especially in cricket or tenpin bowling.
