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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who bowls in a game, or a rounded hard hat.
Common pairings
fast bowler
spin bowler
bowler hat
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Word forms
- Plural
- bowlers
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The opposing _____ took three wickets before lunch.
Etymology
The hat sense comes from the London hat-making firm Bowler; the sport sense is simply "bowl" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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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.
