He stowed his gear in a locker.
Luggage may be stowed under the seat.
Recent Examples on the WebThere have been trillions of dollars invested in ESG repositories, and major financial managers like Vanguard and BlackRock have had various ESG funds for consumers to stow their money in.—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024 Five deep pockets, including one zippered pocket on the thigh, provide plenty of space to securely stow travel and hiking essentials.—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024 Of course, maneuvers like stowing the massive genoa can never be automated.—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024 The sample was stowed in the onboard Sample Return Capsule.—George Petras, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024 There's a person in the dugout who collects those balls and stows them away for safekeeping.—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024 My memory has barely stowed this most heroic of symphonies after the recent electrifying account offered by the National Symphony Orchestra before heading off on its recent European tour.—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2024 Images released alongside the Thai Customs Department’s statement show animals stowed in wicker baskets, plastic tubs and fabric bags inside large wheeled suitcases.—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 When customized with his initials or name, there won’t be a question about whose belongings can be stowed on it.—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, to place, from stowe place, from Old English stōw; akin to Old Frisian stō place, Greek stylos pillar — more at steer
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