Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bowler

/ˈboʊ.lɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.48 in modern English

Syllables
bowler
IPA
/ˈboʊ.lɚ/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who engages in the sport of bowling.

noun

The player currently bowling.

noun

A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.

noun

The pitcher.

Slang

noun

A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.

name

A surname originating as an occupation.

Countable

name

A placename in the United States, from the surname:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A placename in the United States, from the surname:

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From bowl + -er.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈboʊ.lɚ/
  • British English: /ˈbəʊ.lə/

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Inflected Forms

bowlers (plural) Bouler (alternative)

Derived Forms

bowlered

Phrases

change bowler fast bowler pace bowler part-time bowler slow bowler spin bowler stock bowler strike bowler

Synonyms

derby pitcher bowler hat derby hat plug hat

Rhymes With

solar controller roller polar bipolar stroller comptroller kohler koehler poehler soler moeller

Questions

How do you pronounce bowler?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈboʊ.lɚ/.
What does bowler mean?
One who engages in the sport of bowling.
Where does bowler come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce bowler

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