bowl

/bˈə‍ʊl/

/ˈboʊɫ/

Bowl

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

synonyms : arena

a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods

a concave shape with an open top

synonyms : trough

the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

synonyms : roll

a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

synonyms : pipe bowl

a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling

a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

the quantity contained in a bowl

synonyms : bowlful

to bowl

MAIN VERB

to throw a ball towards a target, typically in the sport of bowling

hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end

roll (a ball)

Examples

1. The children enjoyed a bowl of chocolate cereal with cold milk and a glass of orange juice for breakfast.

2. I ordered a bowl of delicious oxtail soup for the first time.

3. He enjoyed a warm bowl of black-eyed pea soup.

4. A warm bowl of minestrone soup is even more comforting with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.