What does BOWLS mean?

Parts of Speech

Bowls is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, bowls refers to a game played on a lawn or green, in which the objective is to roll biased balls so that they stop close to a smaller ball called a jack. It can also refer to a round, deep dish or basin used for serving soup, stew, or other food. As a verb, bowls means to play the game of bowls or to roll a ball along a surface.

Pronunciations

US: /boʊls/

UK: /bəʊlz/

Origin and Usage

The word bowls originated from the Old French word "boule," which means "ball." The game of bowls has been played for centuries and is popular in many countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The term "bowl" is also commonly used in cooking and serving food.

Synonyms

For the game of bowls: lawn bowling, lawn bowls, bocce, petanque. For the dish: dish, basin, container, vessel.

Related Words

Balls, blows, bowls, elbow, howls, jowls, mowls, prowl, scowl, trows.

Example Sentences

• He enjoys playing bowls with his friends on the weekends.
• She served the soup in large bowls.
• The cat lapped up the milk from the bowl.
• He bowled a perfect game last night.
• She bowled the ball down the alley and knocked down all the pins.