bowl (noun)

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids;

bowl, trough (noun)

a concave shape with an open top

bowl (noun)

a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods

bowl, bowlful (noun)

the quantity contained in a bowl

stadium, bowl, arena, sports stadium (noun)

a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

bowling ball, bowl (noun)

a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

bowl (noun)

a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling

bowl, pipe bowl (noun)

a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

roll, bowl (verb)

the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

bowl (verb)

roll (a ball)

bowl (verb)

hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end

bowl (verb)

engage in the sport of bowling

"My parents like to bowl on Friday nights"

Bowl

A bowl is a round, open-top container used in many cultures to serve food, and is also used for drinking and storing other items. They are typically small and shallow, although some, such as punch bowls and salad bowls, are larger and often intended to serve many people. Bowls have existed for thousands of years. Very early bowls have been found in China, Ancient Greece, Crete and in certain Native American cultures. Modern bowls can be made of ceramic, metal, wood, plastic, and other materials. Their appearance can range from very simple designs of a single color to sophisticated artwork.

Bowl

A bowl is a typically round dish or container generally used for preparing, serving, or consuming food. The interior of a bowl is characteristically shaped like a spherical cap, with the edges and the bottom forming a seamless curve. This makes bowls especially suited for holding liquids and loose food, as the contents of the bowl are naturally concentrated in its center by the force of gravity. The exterior of a bowl is most often round but can be of any shape, including rectangular. The size of bowls varies from small bowls used to hold a single serving of food to large bowls, such as punch bowls or salad bowls, that are often used to hold or store more than one portion of food. There is some overlap between bowls, cups, and plates. Very small bowls, such as the tea bowl, are often called cups, while plates with especially deep wells are often called bowls. In many cultures bowls are the most common kind of vessel used for serving and eating food. Historically small bowls were also used for serving both tea and alcoholic drinks. In Western culture plates and cups are more commonly used.