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/ˈkrɪkɪt ˈbou.lər/ · crick·et bow·ler
noun
  1. A player in the sport of cricket who delivers the ball to the batsman. The cricket bowler ran up to the crease, preparing to deliver the next ball.
  2. A person who bowls in a cricket match, typically with a high level of skill and accuracy. The experienced cricket bowler was able to take several wickets in the match.
Did you know? The term 'bowler' has also been used in other contexts, such as in the name of a type of hat, the bowler hat, which was popular in the 19th century.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026