bowls

/ bəʊlz /

noun

1. 1. a game played on a bowling green in which a small bowl (the jack) is pitched from a mark and two opponents or opposing teams take turns to roll biased wooden bowls towards it, the object being to finish as near the jack as possible
   2. ( as modifier )

      a bowls tournament

2. skittles or tenpin bowling

Example Sentences

Lest anyone think the bowling event is just a party, Trunk — who also bowls in the tournament — says some of the participants take the competition very seriously.

From Los Angeles Times

Options: Add cream to soup and heat gently before serving, or ladle into individual bowls then lightly stir in a couple of tablespoons of cream into each bowl.

From Salon

Led by Netanel and the members of her High Vibe Tribe, it’s a 90-minute alfresco experience that includes harp, flute, gongs, chimes, rain sticks, crystal bowls and other relaxing sound makers.

From Los Angeles Times

Boxing and lawn bowls - both present in the inaugural edition of the event in 1930 - have also made the cut despite fears they might be dropped.

From BBC

They mainly include prepared salads, rice or pasta bowls containing potentially contaminated chicken or turkey, per Today.

From Salon