Examples of stowage in a Sentence
There's a lot of stowage below deck.
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Console stowage is fairly typical, though it's supplemented by a shelf in front of the front-seat passenger.
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Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 9 Aug. 2023
Travelers will be able to take advantage of under-seat stowage for a carry-on and personal item, in-seat power, plus free Wi-Fi, including Wi-Fi powered entertainment and messaging.
—Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
Monuments—galleys, lavatories, and stowage compartments—are finished in workshops, then moved to a mock-up of the plane.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 July 2023
The minimalism unfortunately extends to in-cabin stowage, however, which is limited.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 10 Nov. 2022
In other countries, bag stowage is extremely important, which may be partially driving the trend.
—Justin Ray, Robb Report, 7 July 2023
The conversion involves removing the seat and back cushions for stowage, then folding away the seat base and adjusting the arm and headrests.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 7 June 2023
Its hatchback layout skips the confines of a traditional trunk lid, allowing for easier stowage of cargo while adding to the A7's sophisticated looks.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
Perhaps more interesting is the stowage beneath the cushions, where a deep, wide locker is designed to hold toys, extra clothing, dive tanks, or whatever other equipment needs to be stowed.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2023
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Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 9 Aug. 2023
Travelers will be able to take advantage of under-seat stowage for a carry-on and personal item, in-seat power, plus free Wi-Fi, including Wi-Fi powered entertainment and messaging.
—Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
Monuments—galleys, lavatories, and stowage compartments—are finished in workshops, then moved to a mock-up of the plane.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 July 2023
The minimalism unfortunately extends to in-cabin stowage, however, which is limited.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 10 Nov. 2022
In other countries, bag stowage is extremely important, which may be partially driving the trend.
—Justin Ray, Robb Report, 7 July 2023
The conversion involves removing the seat and back cushions for stowage, then folding away the seat base and adjusting the arm and headrests.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 7 June 2023
Its hatchback layout skips the confines of a traditional trunk lid, allowing for easier stowage of cargo while adding to the A7's sophisticated looks.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
Perhaps more interesting is the stowage beneath the cushions, where a deep, wide locker is designed to hold toys, extra clothing, dive tanks, or whatever other equipment needs to be stowed.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2023
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Stowage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stowage. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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stowage
noun
stow·age
ˈstō-ij 
1
a
: an act or process of stowing
b
: goods stowed or to be stowed
2
a
: ability to store
b
: a place for storage
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