bowling

noun

bowl·​ing ˈbō-liŋ How to pronounce bowling (audio)
: any of several games in which balls are rolled on a green or down an alley at an object or group of objects

Examples of bowling in a Sentence

She watches bowling on TV.
Recent Examples on the Web Asbury Lanes combines bowling, dining, and live entertainment. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024 Both women also shared photos with Rolling Stone of themselves with Nelson in years past, showing Nelson evidently living the life of the average American teenager: hanging out at the mall, going bowling, using makeup, dressing in costumes, and taking silly selfies with Snapchat filters. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024 Her mom Rhonda also posted pictures from her birthday party, which was princess-themed and included bowling. Emily J. Shiffer, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Ernie tricks the young bowler into a con game that leaves Roy’s bowling hand crippled for life. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024 The complex there includes a rooftop pool, bowling lanes, a fitness studio and clubhouse. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024 The 30,000-square-foot entertainment venue features 28 bowling lanes, an arcade with classic and new games and a craft cocktail bar. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024 Then build out the rest of your itinerary with roadside burgers, big sandwiches, cider and bowling (sometimes simultaneously), ice cream, treasure hunting, dune hikes, and beach napping. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024 As The Times previously reported, a group of deputies from the City of Industry sheriff’s station were there, bowling and drinking to celebrate one deputy’s promotion. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bowling was in 1535

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“Bowling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowling. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

bowling

noun
bowl·​ing ˈbō-liŋ How to pronounce bowling (audio)
1
: a game played by rolling balls so as to knock down pins set up at the far end of an alley
2

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