lawn bowling

noun

1. a game played with wooden balls on a level, closely mowed green having a slight bias, the object being to roll one's ball as near as possible to a smaller white ball at the other end of the green.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lawn bowling¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The manicured grounds feature lawn bowling courts and art galleries, and string quartets play in the grass outside a stately hotel.

From New York Times

While the majority of events were based in Birmingham, nearby villages hosted sports including lawn bowling and road cycling, while the track cycling was held in London.

From Seattle Times

The local lawn bowling club has gone underwater every time.

From New York Times

“It almost seemed like lawn bowling to us. Nobody knew what it was,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearby, on the Woodland Park hillside, the count from Durkan’s office was 60 tents and “structures,” near the lawn bowling club and picnic shelters.

From Seattle Times