bowling alley

[boh-ling al-ee] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ ˌæl i /

NOUN

building for bowling

Synonyms

WEAK

bowling green bowling lane skittle alley

Example Sentences

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He marveled at their bowling alley and Dolby Atmos-equipped movie theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas rescued the group from obscurity after catching Cheap Trick’s act at a bowling alley in Waukesha, Wis. Impressed, he offered to help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"We're losing what was the Arches to become a bowling alley in the centre of Glasgow," says Lynne.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

The incident, beside a bowling alley and near Mount Vernon High School’s football stadium, took less than half an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

When he turned ten, Will had had a real party at the bowling alley over in Somerset.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin