n.
Pronunciation: ' b ō l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bolle, from Old English bolla; akin to Old High German bolla blister
Date: before 12th century
1 : a concave usually nearly hemispherical vessel specifically : a drinking vessel (as for wine)
2 : the contents of a bowl
3 : a bowl-shaped or concave part: as a : the hollow of a spoon or tobacco pipe b : the receptacle of a toilet
4 a : a natural formation or geographical region shaped like a bowl b : a bowl-shaped structure especially : an athletic stadium
5 : a postseason football game between specially invited teams
– bowled \ ' b ō ld \ adjective
– bowl · ful \ - ˌ fu ̇ l \ noun