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bowling alley

American  
[boh-ling al-ee] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ ˌæl i /

noun

  1. a building or enclosed area containing a number of lanes or alleys for the game of bowling.

  2. any of these long, narrow wooden lanes or alleys.

bowling alley British  

noun

    1. a long narrow wooden lane down which the ball is rolled in tenpin bowling

    2. a similar lane or alley, usually with raised sides, for playing skittles (ninepins)

  2. a building having several lanes for tenpin bowling

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Etymology

Origin of bowling alley

First recorded in 1545–55

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