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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It has its own bowling alley and two swimming pools.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ve celebrated my birthday at a go-kart racing track and a bowling alley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It also had three kitchens, five bars, two wine cellars, a four-lane bowling alley, a helipad, a gym, a wellness center, a gaming area and an 85-foot-long infinity pool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Completed in 2021, the sprawling property is now believed to be worth around $35 million, offering an array of high-end amenities, including a bowling alley, private gym, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a spa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

“I don’t think we’re going to have anything to match that outfit,” Selena said as we walked to a wall of cubbies full of shoes that reminded me of a bowling alley.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez