bowling alley

/ˌboʊlɪŋ ˈæli/
/ˈbʌʊlɪŋ ˈæli/
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Other forms: bowling alleys

Definitions of bowling alley
  1. noun
    a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins
    synonyms: alley, skittle alley
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    type of:
    lane
    a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic
  2. noun
    a building that contains several alleys for bowling
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    type of:
    building, edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Pronunciation
US
/ˌboʊlɪŋ ˈæli/
UK
/ˈbʌʊlɪŋ ˈæli/
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