Tenpin bowling

Tenpin bowling

/ˌtenpɪn ˈbəʊlɪŋ/
Verb General British

British full name for bowling (distinguish from other bowling games).

Example Sentences

"bowling"

Etymology & History

British American-style bowling. British leisure activity. Distinguish from skittles British. Ten-pin alleys British 1960s onward. Reflects British American entertainment adoption.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1960s
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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