bowling

noun
UK: /ˈbəʊ.lɪŋ/
US: /ˈboʊ.lɪŋ/

  1. A game played by rolling a heavy ball down a lane to knock down pins.

    1. We went bowling last night and it was so fun [ ] [ ]
    2. Bowling is a great way to socialize and get some exercise at the same time [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tenpin lawn bowling
bowling verb

  1. To roll a ball in the game of bowling.

    1. He enjoys bowling on weekends with his friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is bowling really well and is about to win the tournament. [ ] [ ]
bowling adjective

  1. Used to describe something related to the game of bowling.

    1. I need to buy new bowling shoes for the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bowling alley is offering a discount for students this week. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bowling" is /ˈbəʊ.lɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈboʊ.lɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bowling": tenpin, lawn bowling.

Example usage of "bowling": "We went bowling last night and it was so fun". More examples on the page.