bowl

/boʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

a container typically made of ceramic, plastic, or wood, and used for serving or eating food, especially soup, cereal, or dessert

“She poured the soup into a large bowl and served it to the guests.”

2. verb

to make or shape something into a bowl, especially by throwing or shaping clay

“The potter learned to bowl ceramics with precision and skill.”

3. verb

to take or hit the ball in bowling, especially in a game of tenpins

“He tried to bowl a strike, but unfortunately, he missed the target.”

4. verb

to throw or propel something in a curving or arcing motion, like a ball in bowling

“The athlete tried to bowl the ball into the target zone.”

Synonyms

  • container
  • cup
  • dish

Antonyms

  • container
  • cup
  • dish