Pronunciation

/bəʊl/

Definitions

Noun

1. A bowl is a round, open container with a wide mouth, typically made of ceramic, glass, metal, or wood, used for holding food or liquid at mealtimes or for serving various purposes, such as cereal, soup, or fruit.
2. In sports like bowling, it refers to the target or scoring area at the end of the lane.

Verb

1. To serve food or drink in a bowl.
2. To place something (e.g., ingredients) into a bowl for mixing or preparation.

Adjective

1. Bowl-shaped or having a rounded, cup-like form.

Phrases

• “Eat from a bowl” - To consume food using a bowl as the serving dish.
• “Bowl of soup” - A common expression for a serving of soup in a bowl.
• “Bowl game” - A college football or rugby match played at the end of the season, often as a championship event.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She filled her cereal bowl with Frosted Flakes.”
• Verb: “The chef transferred the salad to individual serving bowls.”
• Adjective: “The vase had a delicate bowl-like shape.”

Synonyms

• Bowl-shaped
• Basin
• Dish
• Cup
• Tureen
• Bason
• Goblet
• Saucer

Antonyms

• Cone-shaped
• Flat
• Cylinder
• Square
• Rectangular