bowler

noun

Definition of bowlernext
as in helmet

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Recent Examples of bowler Clinton wore a blue velvet bowler hat that did not obstruct her face. — Natasha Dye, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 Plastic bowler hats in the red and white of the Saint George’s Cross were given out and beer was served in two-pint glasses. — Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 13 July 2024 The story about her mom’s authentic British bowler hat? — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 July 2024 His father wore a bowler hat and went off to the City each day. — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bowler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowler
  1. helmet
  2. fedora
  3. beret
  4. turban
  5. homburg
  6. baseball cap
  7. boater
  8. derby
Noun
  • The victim was also believed to not have been wearing a helmet, according to the CHP.
    — Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Police said McDonald was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • This straw fedora, $25.99 on Amazon, is more affordable and looks chic.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Another local man remembers hosting a garage sale at his house, and finding that Kale, wearing a zoot suit and a fedora, had wandered into their laundry room and was digging through his family’s dirty clothes.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of fedora
Noun
  • Brown opted for a Dalmatian print skirt suit from Versace’s resort 2025 line, adding on a cropped faux fur jacket, a black beret, sheer tights and platform mary janes.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But Katz, whose beret and neck brace gave him a distinctive look, wasn’t only a fearless reporter.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Definition of beret
Noun
  • In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.
    — Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The Arabian Knight has a flying carpet and a turban, as if a stripper service sent you Beefcake Prince of Persia.
    — Darren Franich, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of turban
Noun
  • Optimo stocks a variety of styles, including homburgs, porkpies, straw Panamas, and fedoras, the last of which is seen here.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
  • At center is a war veteran, whose low-slung homburg casts a shadow over his heavy eyes: a dark band that contrasts with the white gauze wrapping his absent nose.
    — Jason Farago, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2023
Definition of homburg
Noun
  • Boehler arrived at the meeting in Kabul dressed in a gray jacket, black sweater and black baseball cap.
    — ERIC TUCKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The man was wearing black clothes and a baseball cap, officers said.
    — Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of baseball cap
Noun
  • Lees Ferry, the put-in for boaters on the Grand Canyon, lies just downstream of the dam, which releases cold water from the bottom of Lake Powell and provides hydroelectric power in the process.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of boater
Noun
  • Talk Is Cheap Aside from being a high profile derby, sparks were set to fly in this match after Brazil winger Raphinha decided to speak out in an interview with Brazilian legend Romario that was released on Monday.
    — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • His only start came on March 16, 2013, in a West Yorkshire derby at home against Huddersfield Town.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of derby

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