bowl (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /boʊl/

Definition

A round, deep dish with a flat base, used for holding food or liquids.

Examples

• She poured cereal into a bowl.

• He ate his salad from a large wooden bowl.

• The cat lapped water from its bowl.

How to Use bowl

bowl of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what is inside the bowl. — "He ate a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast."

Synonyms of bowl

Words with a similar meaning to bowl:

• dish
• container
• vessel

Antonyms of bowl

Words with the opposite meaning to bowl:

• plate
• lid

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