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

For Mahmood, who exploited friendly bowling conditions brilliantly, it is now a record-breaking eight wickets in the powerplay in this series - the most by any bowler in a bilateral T20 contest.

From BBC

In the song “A Bowler Hat,” Sondheim’s genius is unmistakable in the way he finds the truth of what’s been culturally lost and gained in a simple clothing metaphor.

From Los Angeles Times

England will wait on the fitness of Reece Topley, who left the field visibly emotional after jarring his knee midway through his third over - the latest blow to a bowler who has had a cruel run of injuries throughout his career.

From BBC

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for two matches for leaving the field after an argument with captain Shai Hope during the third one-day international against England.

From BBC

Batter Paige Scholfield is named for the T20s after making her England debut against Ireland in September, all-rounder Danielle Gibson misses out following knee surgery and pace bowler Lauren Filer is included in all three squads.

From BBC

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