bowling

noun

bowl·​ing ˈbō-liŋ 

: 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

There’s plenty of action inside — like hyper bowling and dartball games — but The New Fashioned’s patios are perfect for sunny-day fun outdoors, too. —Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Pontiac Winter Festival This second annual event will have ice skating; shopping; smores; a polar express ride; a gaming truck; bowling truck; music; food; hot chocolate; and more. —Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024

While Smino claims to have taken the victory in bowling, the real win was being able to perform at a music festival in front of fans both new and old. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 June 2024

Yes, Round 1 is a chain of entertainment centers that originated in Japan and offers arcade games, bowling, karaoke, billiards and more. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bowling

• bowling alley
• bowling green
• lawn bowling
• tenpin bowling

Kids Definition

bowling

noun

bowl·​ing ˈbō-liŋ 

1

: a game played by rolling balls so as to knock down pins set up at the far end of an alley

2

: lawn bowling