bowling-green
Noun: A "bowling-green" is a specially prepared, level area of short, fine grass used for the game of lawn bowling (also known as bowls). In this game, players roll weighted balls (called bowls) toward a smaller target ball (the jack).
- (The level grass area where lawn bowling is played.)
- (Maintaining the special grass surface for bowling.)
"to bowl on a bowling-green": to participate in the game of lawn bowling.
- He learned to bowl on a bowling-green during his visit to Scotland. (He played the game on the prepared grass surface.)
"a well-kept bowling-green": a bowling-green that is meticulously maintained.
- The park's bowling-green is renowned for its smooth, fast surface. (The grass area is kept in excellent condition for play.)
Bowling-green (n): sometimes written as "bowling green" (two words) with the same meaning.
- The bowling green was closed for renovation. (The grass area was temporarily unavailable.)
Bowling-alley (n): a long, narrow lane used for ten-pin bowling (a different game played indoors with pins), not to be confused with a bowling-green.
- Lawn bowling field: a general term for the playing surface.
- Bowls pitch: a term used in some regions (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) for the same area.
"as smooth as a bowling-green": used to describe a surface that is exceptionally flat and even.
- The new lawn was as smooth as a bowling-green. (The grass was perfectly level and well-maintained.)
"to be on the bowling-green": to be engaged in the game of bowls.
- He spends every Saturday afternoon on the bowling-green with his friends. (He is actively playing lawn bowling.)