in tow

phrase

1

: accompanying or following usually as an attending or dependent party

not easy shopping with kids in tow

2

: under guidance or protection

taken in tow by a friendly native

Examples of in tow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More than 200 wine enthusiasts from across the region travel to the winery, paddleboards in tow, to spend the afternoon leisurely floating around, sipping locally made wine. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Many guests are coupled up, on a babymoon, or have returned with a newborn in tow. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

On Monday, George was photographed arriving on his first day with his happy parents in tow. — Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Maybe the biggest fourth-wall break was the show following you guys to BravoCon, which is a lot to take in even without the cameras in tow. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in tow

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau