stowed; stowing; stows
Examples of stow in a Sentence
He stowed his gear in a locker.
Luggage may be stowed under the seat.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hollis was ten months old, her Pack ’n Play stowed in the back of the van amid the instrument cases and sundry gear.
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Justin Taylor, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Even better, the top lifts up to reveal a hidden compartment that’s great for stowing blankets, books, toys, and more.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
The exterior pocket, strategically placed for easy access, proves handy for stowing sharp items like razors and nail clippers, while a zippered middle pouch is perfect for a toothbrush and toothpaste.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
There 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
Justin Taylor, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Even better, the top lifts up to reveal a hidden compartment that’s great for stowing blankets, books, toys, and more.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
The exterior pocket, strategically placed for easy access, proves handy for stowing sharp items like razors and nail clippers, while a zippered middle pouch is perfect for a toothbrush and toothpaste.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
There 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
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stow. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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stow
verb1
: to put away : store
stowed their belongings in the closet
2
a
: arrange sense 1, pack
quickly stowed the cargo
b
: load entry 2 sense 1a
stowed the ships to capacity
3
: to eat or drink up
stow away a meal
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