Bowl/bəʊl/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Sizes Vary Bowls come in various sizes for different uses, like small for dips or large for salad. Could you pass me a small dip bowl? Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Edible Remember, 'bowl' refers to the container, not the food inside it. I broke a soup bowl today, not the soup itself. Pro Tip 3/3Material Matters Bowls can be made of different materials such as glass, ceramic, or plastic. I prefer my cereal in a ceramic bowl.