noun Uncommon

bowler

BOH-luh

Bowler (noun) means a person who bowls, especially in cricket or tenpin bowling. Example: “The opposing bowler took three wickets before lunch.”

noun

A person who bowls, especially in cricket or tenpin bowling.

"The opposing bowler took three wickets before lunch."

"She's the top-scoring bowler in her league this season."

A rounded, hard felt hat with a narrow brim, once popular with British businessmen.

"The old photograph showed his grandfather in a smart bowler hat."

How to use bowler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who bowls in a game, or a rounded hard hat.

Common pairings

fast bowler spin bowler bowler hat

Word forms

bowlers plural, bowlers plural, Bowlers plural

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Etymology

The hat sense comes from the London hat-making firm Bowler; the sport sense is simply "bowl" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for bowler

fowler Towler prowler

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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.

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