Meaning & Definition of word "Bowling"

Bowling

/ˈboʊlɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The sport or pastime of rolling a heavy ball down a lane toward a set of pins, with the aim of knocking them down.
    • Example: We are going bowling this weekend to celebrate my birthday.
  • 2. A game played with a large ball, where players try to knock down pins arranged in a triangle at the end of a lane.
    • Example: He scored a perfect strike during his bowling game last night.
  • 3. A competitive sport that can involve various forms and rules, typically played indoors.
    • Example: She joined a local bowling league to improve her skills and meet new people.

verb:

  • 1. To engage in the activity of rolling a ball towards pins in the game of bowling.
    • Example: They enjoy bowling together at the local alley.

Etymology

Middle English 'bowl', from Old French 'bouler', meaning 'to roll'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bowling alley:

A facility where bowling is played.

strike:

Knocking down all the pins with the first roll.

spare:

Knocking down all the pins with two rolls.

Related Words

bowler:

A person who bowls or a type of bowling ball.

lane:

The area where bowling occurs and the ball is rolled.

pins:

The objects that are knocked down in bowling.

Slang Meanings of bowling

Meaning: Gutter ball

Example Sentence: When you roll a gutter ball, it means the ball went into the gutter without hitting any pins.

Meaning: Turkey

Example Sentence: If a player bowls three strikes in a row, it's called a turkey.