Synonyms for

Bowl

Verb / bəʊl / Another word for bowl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A round container used for holding soup, cereal, or other food or liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

container vessel receptacle

Informal

dish pot mug

Literary

chalice goblet basin

Antonyms

pile heap mountain mass mound

Common collocations

  • mixing bowl
  • soup bowl
  • serving bowl
  • cereal bowl
  • fish bowl
  • bowl of soup
  • bowl of cereal
  • bowl over

Word family

noun bowl
verb bowl

Usage note

As a verb, 'bowl' can mean to roll a ball (e.g., bowling) or to knock something over (e.g., 'the wind bowled over the fence'). Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I like to eat soup from a bowl.
  2. My mom put ice cream in a bowl for me.
  3. The cat knocked over the bowl of water.
  4. The football team is playing in a bowl game.
  5. The chef mixed the ingredients in a bowl.

Quotes

  • 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating', but not in the bowl.
  • I'll be happy when I get a new bowl of strawberries.
  • I'm not a bowl person.

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