1. plural of bowling; the sport or game in which players roll a heavy ball down a lane to knock down pins
Usage: most common sense; refers to the sport itself or multiple instances/games of bowling
2. plural of bowling; bowling alleys or bowling establishments
Usage: refers to venues where bowling is played
3. in cricket, the action or technique of delivering the ball to the batter
Usage: cricket-specific; chiefly British

Examples

• We went to the bowlings downtown last Friday night.
• The team organized several bowlings tournaments throughout the season.
• There are three new bowlings that opened in our city this year.
• His fast bowlings were difficult for the batsmen to handle.
• The bowlings at the recreation center are always busy on weekends.