Bowler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊ.lə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bowler is a noun meaning (bowling) One who engages in the sport of bowling.
Meaning
(bowling) One who engages in the sport of bowling.
More Meanings
- (cricket) The player currently bowling.
- (cricket) A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.
- (baseball, slang, 1800s) The pitcher.
- A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
Example Sentences
“One marble hall, with staircase complete, one butler and three flunkeys to receive a retired sojer who dares to ring the bell. D'you know, old boy, I gave my bowler to the butler, whangee to one flunkey, gloves to another, and there was the fourth poor blighter looking like an orphan at a Mothers' Meeting. …"
Word Forms
- bowlers
Synonyms for bowler
Depending on context, synonyms include pitcher, derby.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include derby, bowling, googly, player, gambler, booty.
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