bowler

¹

[ boh-ler ]

noun

1. a person who bowl, especially a participant in a bowling game, as candlepins or tenpins.
2. Cricket. the player who throws the ball to be played by the batsman.

bowler

²

[ boh-ler ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. derby ²( def 5 ).

bowler

¹

/ ˈbəʊlə /

noun

1. a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow curved brim US and Canadian namederby

bowler

²

/ ˈbəʊlə /

noun

1. one who bowls in cricket
2. a player at the game of bowls

bowler

³

/ ˈbaʊlə /

noun

1. dialect.
   a dog

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowler¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; bowl ² + -er ¹

Origin of bowler²

First recorded in 1860–65; bowl ¹ + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowler¹

C19: named after John Bowler , 19th-century London hatter

Origin of bowler²

perhaps from b ( ow-wow ) + ( h ) owler

Example Sentences

On the other side of the religious divide, pace bowler Mahmood found himself facing a deadly mob on a train.

From BBC

However, Lewis and Hope responded with class to the harsh treatment their bowlers received, reaching their half-centuries from 26 balls and 23 balls respectively.

From BBC

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has not been shortlisted for the Indian Premier League auction for 2025 but James Anderson is included.

From BBC

After a start delayed by 45 minutes because of a wet outfield, England’s bowlers came out firing.

From BBC

Captain Ben Stokes has opted to skip next year's Indian Premier League but former England bowler James Anderson has registered for the upcoming auction.

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