tenpin

noun
UK: /ˈtenpɪn/
US: /ˈtenpɪn/

  1. A type of bowling using ten pins.

    1. We went to the bowling alley to play tenpin.
    2. The tenpin bowling league meets every Tuesday night for a friendly competition.

Synonyms

bowling
tenpin adjective

  1. Relating to or involving tenpin bowling.

    1. We watched a tenpin bowling tournament on television.
    2. The sports club has invested in new tenpin bowling equipment to attract more members.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "tenpin" is /ˈtenpɪn/ in British English and /ˈtenpɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tenpin": bowling.

Example usage of "tenpin": "We went to the bowling alley to play tenpin.". More examples on the page.