bowl game

noun

1. bowl ¹( def 8 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowl game¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The rankings also help determine matchups for other major bowl games.

From Washington Post

In fact, with top-seeded Alabama favored by nearly 20 points in their College Football Playoff semifinal game, the fourth-seeded Fighting Irish are one of the biggest on-paper underdogs in any bowl game in recent memory.

From Washington Post

Some teams have opted out of playing in bowl games because of the mental strain this season has placed on players.

From Washington Post

I share the disappointment of our student-athletes who will not be able to compete this season in a bowl game.

From Washington Post

Each game is critical in their development, but the Terps now have only two matchups — and a possible bowl game — remaining on the schedule.

From Washington Post

During his second bowl game, his grandfather had a heart attack, and he left to help care for him.

From The Daily Beast

There are three more games left in the season and then a bowl game.

From The Daily Beast

When a bowl game was at stake, even they were willing to abandon the moral high ground.

From The Daily Beast