: a person who bowls
specifically
: the player who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Today, Burkett, 61, is in his 11th season as a professional bowler.
—Mac Engel
may 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Mitchell Starc boosted Delhi’s struggling bowling resources with 3-40 as the Australian pace bowler struck with his third delivery in his first match in over three months due to a shoulder injury.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The original Kentucky Derby hat for men was the bowler hat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Noun
This bowler bag has a wide interior that easily fits all of the essentials, and an interior zip pocket to help keep your things organized.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Today, Burkett, 61, is in his 11th season as a professional bowler.
—Mac Engel
may 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Mitchell Starc boosted Delhi’s struggling bowling resources with 3-40 as the Australian pace bowler struck with his third delivery in his first match in over three months due to a shoulder injury.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The original Kentucky Derby hat for men was the bowler hat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 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 4 May. 2026.
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