lawn bowling

American  

noun

1. a game played with wooden balls on a level, closely mowed green having a slight bias, the object being to roll one's ball as near as possible to a smaller white ball at the other end of the green.

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Etymology

Origin of lawn bowling

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The manicured grounds feature lawn bowling courts and art galleries, and string quartets play in the grass outside a stately hotel.

From New York Times

While the majority of events were based in Birmingham, nearby villages hosted sports including lawn bowling and road cycling, while the track cycling was held in London.

From Seattle Times

The local lawn bowling club has gone underwater every time.

From New York Times

“It almost seemed like lawn bowling to us. Nobody knew what it was,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Neighbors and someone like the lawn bowling club’s Eipert say there’s no point in making many official police reports of what they say is increased crime.

From Seattle Times