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 bowl
3 : 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 stadium
5 : a postseason football game between specially invited teams

— bowled \ˈbōld\ adjective

— bowl·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun