bowling
Translation
bowling, ten-pin bowling
Examples
We go bowling every Friday night.
We go bowling every Friday night.
Bowling is a fun indoor activity.
Bowling is a fun indoor activity.
Grammar Patterns
((go bowling)) to participate in the activity of bowling Let's go bowling this weekend.
((bowling as a subject)) the sport of bowling Bowling is his favourite sport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ten-pin bowling, skittles
Etymology
From the verb 'to bowl', meaning to roll a ball.
Memory Tips
Imagine a ball 'bowling' down the lane. The action of rolling is 'to bowl'.