bowler

¹ American  

[boh-ler] / ˈboʊ lər /

noun

1. a person who bowl, especially a participant in a bowling game, as candlepins or tenpins.

2. Cricket. the player who throws the ball to be played by the batsman.

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bowler ² American  

[boh-ler] / ˈboʊ lər /

noun

Chiefly British.

1. derby.

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bowler ¹ British  

/ ˈbəʊlə /

noun

1. one who bowls in cricket

2. a player at the game of bowls

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bowler ² British  

/ ˈbəʊlə /

noun

1. US and Canadian name: derby.  a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow curved brim

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bowler ³ British  

/ ˈbaʊlə /

noun

1. dialect a dog

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Etymology

Origin of bowler¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; bowl ² + -er ¹

Origin of bowler²

First recorded in 1860–65; bowl ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Bowler Ollie Robinson has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

He’s a one-time Pro Bowler, and helped the Dolphins qualify for the playoffs twice.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

His responsibilities will be shared by Catherine Little, permanent secretary at the Cabinet Office, Dame Antonia Romeo, permanent secretary at the Home Office and James Bowler, permanent secretary at the Treasury for an interim period.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Two of the team’s starting defensive linemen, including two-time Pro Bowler Nnamdi Madubuike, were placed on injured reserve Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Bowler kept whistling cheerily, and Gayford shouted in reply till the two parties were out of earshot.

From Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life by Reed, Talbot Baines

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