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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Another spot that would make for an enjoyable birthday celebration is Highland Park Bowl, the oldest functioning bowling alley in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The pair spent the next few years designing and building a roughly 13,500-square-foot house with a gym, pool, putting green and bowling alley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

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

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Dandy took what work he could find, setting pins in a bowling alley and freelancing as a handyman.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama