Bowl
/boʊl/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
A round, usually concave vessel, used for holding food, liquids, or other items.
/boʊl/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A round container
The cat sat in the bowl.
💡 Simply: A round container for things.
More Examples
2
I ate cereal from a bowl this morning.
How It's Used
Household
"She placed the fruit in a large bowl."
Sports
"He bowled a perfect game."
2
To roll or throw a ball, typically in a game of bowling.
/boʊl/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To roll a ball
She bowled the ball down the lane.
💡 Simply: To roll or throw a ball
More Examples
2
He bowled a spare.
How It's Used
Bowling
"He bowled a strike."
Tip:Imagine rolling a ball down a lane.
From Old English *bolla, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bol and German Ball.
The word 'bowl' has a long history, appearing in Old English texts primarily referring to round containers.
Memory tip
Think of a round shape like a ball – that's a bowl!
Practice
Base: bowl
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