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go bowling vs play bowling

'Go bowling' is the correct way to refer to the activity of playing the sport of bowling. 'Play bowling' is not a common or correct phrase in English.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: July 21, 2024

go bowling

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the activity of playing the sport of bowling. It is the standard way to refer to this recreational activity.

Examples:

  • Let's go bowling this weekend.
  • I enjoy going bowling with my friends.
  • She invited me to go bowling with her family.
  • We often go bowling on Friday nights.
  • Do you want to go bowling after work?

Alternatives:

  • play a game of bowling
  • bowl
  • hit the lanes
  • roll some balls
  • participate in a bowling match

play bowling

This phrase is not correct or commonly used in English.

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