prow

1 of 2

adjective

ˈprau̇ 

archaic

: valiant, gallant

prow

2 of 2

noun

ˈprau̇ 

archaic ˈprō

1

: the bow of a ship : stem

2

: a pointed projecting front part

Examples of prow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

At the prow of the skiff, our guide Helen holds a torch above her head, slicing through a thick layer of water lettuce on the river’s surface as the spotlight turns it a shade of neon green. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Local execution and grassroots buy-in were the integral prow, while the federal level helmed themes, funds, and press. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Its research library is a warm space anchored by a prow-like window wall, the garden extending to the horizon. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

At first glance, this stacked 10-story property jutting out from a seaside cliff could be mistaken for the prow of an ocean liner. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French pru, prou — more at proud

Noun

Middle French proue, probably from Old Italian dialect prua, from Latin prora, from Greek prōira

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prow

• bao
• bough
• brow
• chow
• ciao
• clow
• cow
• dao
• dow
• frau
• hao
• hau

Kids Definition

prow

noun

ˈprau̇

: the bow of a ship