noun
bowler
BOH-ler/ˈbəʊlər/
A person who bowls in a game or sport.
The bowler sends the ball rolling straight toward the remaining pins.
Etymology
The image of a round swelling or bubble developed into the name for a ball. From the action of rolling that ball, the agent ending identifies the person playing.
In context
I was a USBC sanctioned bowler for those who don't know what USBC means that stands for United States Bowling Congress that means I could travel the nation and Bowl anywhere I wanted to in any tournament
More examples
- She is the best bowler in our league.
- The cricket bowler delivers the ball toward the batter.
- Six bowlers compete for the team trophy.
Forms
bowler · bowlers
Similar words
- pitcher
- A pitcher throws in baseball; bowler is the relevant player in bowling games and cricket.