bowl
UK: bəʊl | US: boʊl
n. a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquid
n. a rounded, hollow part of an object (e.g., a spoon or toilet)
vt. to roll a ball in sports like cricket or bowling
The word "bowl" traces back to Old English bolla, meaning "a round vessel" or "cup," derived from Proto-Germanic bullǭ. Its core idea of "roundness" persists in modern usage, whether describing dishes, stadiums, or the action of rolling a ball (where the ball’s motion mimics the shape). The word resisted splitting into morphemes due to its ancient, compact Germanic structure.
She served soup in a ceramic bowl.
The sugar bowl was placed at the center of the table.
He bowled a perfect game last night.
The toilet bowl needed cleaning.
They gathered around the punch bowl at the party.