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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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

The main house sprawls over 20,000 square feet and comes complete with five bedrooms, six full baths, two half-baths, a playroom, a spa and hair salon, a bowling alley, and a wine cellar.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 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

Over the years, a host of presidents have made renovations, from a bowling alley to an indoor swimming pool.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

“Hey, I’m coming to the bowling alley with my dad on Saturday,” he says easily, like we’re best friends.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper