bowler

1 of 2

noun (1)

bowl·​er ˈbō-lər 

: a person who bowls

specifically : the player who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket

bowler

2 of 2

noun (2)

bow·​ler ˈbō-lər 

: derby sense 4

Examples of bowler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the same métiers d’art wing, an enameler with a Dalí-esque mustache, sporting a bowler hat and plenty of tattoos, told us he was recently hired from Patek Philippe. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

The eight-time pro bowler and Hall of Famer helped revolutionize the linebacker position, starring for the Chicago Bears from 1952 to 1965. — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

In the movie, Turturro, now 69, played Jesus Quintana, an eccentric, purple jumpsuit-wearing rival bowler of Lebowski’s. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026

Shadab completed his century by playing a late cut off Atkinson for his 12th boundary before hitting the fast bowler over long off for a six to reduce the target to three runs off the final three overs. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Bowler, 19th century family of English hatters

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1518, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1859, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bowler

• spin bowler

Rhymes for bowler

• dolor
• molar
• polar
• roller
• solar
• soler
• stroller
• troller
• volar
• ambipolar
• areolar
• bronchiolar

Kids Definition

bowler

1 of 2 noun

bowl·​er ˈbō-lər 

: a person who bowls

bowler

2 of 2 noun

bow·​ler ˈbō-lər 

: derby sense 3