bowls

British  

/ 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

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Example Sentences

There were poke bowls, a sandwich station, pizza, steak, ice cream sundae and even a “wrap station,” so you could take your food to go.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

When you assemble the dessert into bowls and start dappling each island with caramel and toasted sliced almonds, your friends will begin to hover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Since familiarity is critical when traveling, Tu also suggests bringing the same food and water bowls your dog regularly uses at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

They include "photos" of Samba riding a bike and playing a game of bowls while wearing a flat cap.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Benji gathered their empty bowls and threw them out.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty