bowl game

noun

1. bowl ¹( def 8 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowl game¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

While this sixth victory for the 6-5 Trojans qualifies them for a bowl game, they are still clearly not as good as they should be.

From Los Angeles Times

The only consolation left, approaching the end of a frustrating season, was a bowl game and bragging rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though he’s not getting fired, Riley needs to coach these last two regular-season games and possibly a bowl game like he’s coaching for his USC life.

From Los Angeles Times

Jayden Maiava shows his skill but also his inexperience as USC overcomes miscues to defeat Nebraska 28-20 and move closer to qualifying for a bowl game.

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The then-Pac-10 Conference banned Robinson’s Trojans from playing in a bowl game after the 1980 season because of violations, including the enrollment of more than 30 USC athletes in a speech class for which they were given credit without attending.

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