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bowler
This term functions as a dual-purpose noun, referring to both a specific athletic role and a piece of formal attire. When describing a person, it carries a connotation of skill and precision, particularly within the specialized terminology of cricket, where the bowler is the primary initiator of the play.
As a garment, the bowler hat evokes a strong sense of late 19th and early 20th-century British formality and urban professionalism. It is often associated with a rigid, traditional social order or a specific vintage aesthetic, distinguishing it from more casual headwear.
Meanings
Examples
The bowler delivered a perfect yorker to dismiss the batsman.
I wonder if that bowler can maintain his speed throughout the match.
He is the most consistent bowler in the entire league.
Who is the lead bowler for the opposing team today?
The amateur bowler accidentally knocked over the ball return machine.
The detective wore a black bowler and a long overcoat.
He tipped his bowler as he stepped out of the vintage car.
A gentleman in a bowler hat waited patiently at the station.