Bowler

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbəʊ.lÉ™/
• US IPA: /ˈboÊŠ.lÉš/
• Rhymes: -əʊlÉ™(r)

From bowl + -er.

Full definition of bowler

Noun

1. (bowling) One who engages in the sport of bowling.
2. (cricket) The player currently bowling.
3. (cricket) A player selected mainly for his bowling ability.
4. (baseball, slang, 1800s) The pitcher.

Synonyms

• (pitcher) pitcher

From the name of the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, associated with early production.

Noun

1. A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
• 1929, Baldwyn Dyke Acland, Filibuster Chapter 2, “One marble hall, with staircase complete, one butler#Noun

Synonyms

• (hat) derby US

Anagrams

• blower