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bowler.

One who engages in the sport of bowling.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbəʊ.lə/UK/ˈboʊ.lɚ/US
  1. One who engages in the sport of bowling.

  2. The player currently bowling.

  3. A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.

  4. The pitcher.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From bowl + -er.

noun/ˈbəʊ.lə/UK/ˈboʊ.lɚ/US
  1. A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.

Where this word comes from

From the name of the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, associated with early production.

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