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bowls

The correct spelling is bowls.

How to pronounce bowls

noun

IPA: /bəʊlz/

Say it like: Bow-ls

The correct spelling is bowls. A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items. For example: "You can’t have any more soup – you’ve had three bowls already."

Usage Examples

You can’t have any more soup – you’ve had three bowls already.

This restaurant offers a number of different bowls.

Direct the cleaning fluid around the toilet bowl and under the rim.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.
  2. 2.As much as is held by a bowl.
  3. 3.A dish comprising a mix of different foods, not all of which need be cooked, served in a bowl.
  4. 4.A haircut in which straight hair is cut at an even height around the edges, forming a bowl shape.
  5. 5.The round hollow part of anything.

verb

  1. 1.To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.
  2. 2.To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).
  3. 3.To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels.
  4. 4.To pelt or strike with anything rolled.

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