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• a variation of bowler hat.

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

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bowler

The fastest England bowler on record by most metrics, he produced a number of thrilling spells in a career too often hit by injuries.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

On Friday, Derbyshire Police announced they had closed an investigation involving England pace bowler Brydon Carse following allegations of an assault last month.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Pace bowler Jofra Archer is rested after playing all three Tests against Pakistan, but Josh Tongue is included.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

A side previously questioned for their professionalism has appeared more mature and adaptable, though the build-up to the second Test was overshadowed an incident involving bowler Brydon Carse outside a nightclub in Derby.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Marco knows he does not have the time to push her away, so he pulls her close, burying his face in her hair, his bowler hat torn from his head by the wind.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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