Bowl: meaning, definitions and examples

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bowl

 

[ boสŠl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

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

Synonyms

arena, field, stadium.

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Word Description / Examples
bowl

Typically refers to a large, circular football stadium or a large dish used for serving or mixing food. It may also reference specific football games.

  • We went to the Rose Bowl to watch the game.
  • She mixed the salad in a large bowl.
arena

Used for indoor sports or events, such as concerts, basketball games, or ice hockey matches. It may also refer to platforms for public events or battles.

  • The concert was held in a huge indoor arena.
  • He showed his skills in the political arena.
stadium

Used for large outdoor venues with seating for spectators, hosting various sports and large-scale events.

  • We bought tickets to watch the football match at the stadium.
  • The stadium was filled with cheering fans.
field

Relates to open outdoor areas for sports like soccer, rugby, and baseball. It can also indicate a large area of land used for agriculture or study.

  • The children played soccer on the field.
  • Farmers worked in the corn field.

Examples of usage

  • The championship will be held at the bowling bowl next month.
  • The football team played at a packed bowl stadium.
Context #3 | Verb

in cooking

To mix ingredients thoroughly by stirring in a circular motion.

Synonyms

blend, mix, stir.

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Word Description / Examples
bowl

A bowl is generally used as a container for holding food or liquids, especially during serving or mixing.

  • She poured the soup into a large bowl.
  • He used a wooden spoon to stir the batter in the bowl.
mix

Mix is suitable for combining different substances or ingredients together, often with the intention of creating a uniform or consistent composition.

  • He mixed flour, sugar, and eggs for the cake batter.
  • Mix the colors to get a perfect shade of green.
stir

Stir is appropriate when referring to moving a spoon or other implement around in a substance to blend it or prevent it from sticking or setting.

  • Stir the soup occasionally to keep it from burning.
  • She stirred the coffee to dissolve the sugar.
blend

Blend is best used when referring to combining ingredients so thoroughly that they lose their individual characteristics.

  • She blended the fruits to make a smooth smoothie.
  • Blend the spices well to ensure an even flavor throughout.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tigela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเฅ‹เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรผssel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mangkuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใ‚ฆใƒซ (bลru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tazรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kase

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆ‡ (geureut)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนุงุก (wi'aa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญsa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ข— (wวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skleda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒกแƒ˜ (t'asi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tazรณn

Etymology

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.

See also: bowels, bowling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,918, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.