"cosmic bowling" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Introduced as a trademark of Brunswick Corp. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cosmic bowling (uncountable)
  1. An event at a bowling alley where the bowling takes place under special illumination, with lasers, music, etc. Tags: uncountable

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