Bowl: meaning, definitions and examples

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bowl

[ boʊl ]

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in sports

A round, open container used for serving food or liquid. It can also refer to the part of a pipe or toilet that holds water before use.

Synonyms

container, dish, vessel

Examples of usage

She filled the bowl with soup for dinner.
The plumber fixed the crack in the toilet bowl.

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in sports

A round arena or stadium where sports events take place, especially in bowling or football.

Synonyms

arena, field, stadium

Examples of usage

The championship will be held at the bowling bowl next month.
The football team played at a packed bowl stadium.

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in cooking

To mix ingredients thoroughly by stirring in a circular motion.

Synonyms

blend, mix, stir

Examples of usage

After adding the flour, she began to bowl the mixture to create a smooth batter.

Translations

Translations of the word "bowl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tigela

🇮🇳 कटोरा

🇩🇪 Schüssel

🇮🇩 mangkuk

🇺🇦 миска

🇵🇱 miska

🇯🇵 ボウル (bōru)

🇫🇷 bol

🇪🇸 tazón

🇹🇷 kase

🇰🇷 그릇 (geureut)

🇸🇦 وعاء (wi'aa')

🇨🇿 mísa

🇸🇰 miska

🇨🇳 碗 (wǎn)

🇸🇮 skleda

🇮🇸 skál

🇰🇿 табақ

🇬🇪 თასი (t'asi)

🇦🇿 qab

🇲🇽 tazón

Word origin

The word 'bowl' has Old English roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'bulo' meaning a round vessel or container. Over time, the usage of the word expanded to include various meanings related to containers, stadiums, and even cooking techniques.