Cool MateMeaning of Bowl
In simple words: A round dish used for serving food or holding liquids.
Bowl in a sentence
- I used a big bowl to mix the salad.
- After dinner, we washed all the bowls.
- They will bowl a game of ten-pin this Saturday.
- He loves to bowl with his friends every weekend.
- The children are learning to bowl at the local alley.
- The dog can bowl over a tiny kitten.
- Don't let the ball bowl you over during the game!
How to use Bowl
Use 'bowl' when talking about containers for food, like soup or salad. Less appropriate for formal settings discussing culinary tools.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'bowl' like a 'bowl full of soup'—round and deep!
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Collocations with Bowl
Opposites of Bowl
- plate
- flat dish
Common mistakes with Bowl
- Confused with 'bowl' as a verb meaning to play a sport.
- Using 'bowl' in place of 'plate' when referring to flat dishes.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'bolw'.
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Frequently asked questions about Bowl
What does Bowl mean?
A round dish used for serving food or holding liquids.
What is the definition of Bowl?
a deep round dish with a wide open top, used especially for holding food or liquid
How do you use Bowl in a sentence?
I used a big bowl to mix the salad.
Can you give another example of Bowl?
After dinner, we washed all the bowls.
What are synonyms for Bowl?
Common alternatives include dish, container, vessel, cup, basin.
What is the opposite of Bowl?
Opposite meanings include plate, flat dish.
What words go with Bowl?
It commonly pairs with deep, shallow, empty, fill, pour (somebody), pour something into, contain something, hold something, overflow, from a/the bowl, out of a/the bowl, in a/the bowl, deep, shallow, empty, fill, pour (somebody), pour something into, contain something, hold something, overflow, from a/the bowl, out of a/the bowl, in a/the bowl.
What are common mistakes when using Bowl?
Confused with 'bowl' as a verb meaning to play a sport. Using 'bowl' in place of 'plate' when referring to flat dishes. Incorrectly spelling it as 'bolw'.
How do you pronounce Bowl?
US: /["/bəʊl/","/ˈbəʊlfʊl/"]/, UK: /["/bəʊl/","/ˈbəʊlfʊl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bowl?
Use 'bowl' when talking about containers for food, like soup or salad. Less appropriate for formal settings discussing culinary tools.
What CEFR level is Bowl?
"Bowl" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.