Main Entry:

¹bowl

Pronunciation:

\ˈbōl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English bolle, from Old English bolla; akin to Old High German bolla blister

Date:

before 12th century

1: a concave usually nearly hemispherical vessel ; specifically : a drinking vessel (as for wine)2: the contents of a bowl3: a bowl-shaped or concave part: as a: the hollow of a spoon or tobacco pipe b: the receptacle of a toilet 4 a: a natural formation or geographical region shaped like a bowl b: a bowl-shaped structure ; especially : an athletic stadium5: a postseason football game between specially invited teams

— bowled \ˈbōld\ adjective

— bowl·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun