bowls

British  

/ bəʊlz /

noun

1. 1. a game played on a bowling green in which a small bowl (the jack) is pitched from a mark and two opponents or opposing teams take turns to roll biased wooden bowls towards it, the object being to finish as near the jack as possible

   2. ( as modifier )

      a bowls tournament

2. skittles or tenpin bowling

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Example Sentences

Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Newport Beach-based chain known for its bursting burritos and lunch bowls, just finished its worst year ever.

From Los Angeles Times

Dad is tossing a salad while Aunt Melissa spoons chicken noodle soup into bowls.

From Literature

"Are we to find people in this place? Ah, people mean water, Marlie! And hot tubs to wash in. And soft beds. And bowls of soup!"

From Literature

The table was arranged with empty cups and pitchers or with bowls and jars, all set up to resemble a playful social activity.

From Science Daily

The tactical mastery required has led it to be called "chess on ice", but it might also be considered as "bowls on ice".

From BBC