: a person who bowls
specifically
: the player who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
Despite its compact size, the unique bowler-style satchel is surprisingly versatile and practical.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The New York Times reported when they were installed that Truman hadn’t been an avid bowler in recent years.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Just two players recorded fifties — England’s Harry Brook and Emilio Gay — and four different bowlers took five wickets or more in an innings, the first time that has happened in a Lord’s Test.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 June 2026
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Noun
Bangladesh also rested fast bowler Nahid Rana, brining in offspinner Mahedi Hasan.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Despite its compact size, the unique bowler-style satchel is surprisingly versatile and practical.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The New York Times reported when they were installed that Truman hadn’t been an avid bowler in recent years.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Just two players recorded fifties — England’s Harry Brook and Emilio Gay — and four different bowlers took five wickets or more in an innings, the first time that has happened in a Lord’s Test.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bowler
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“Bowler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowler. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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