stow

verb

\ ˈstō

stowed; stowing; stows

Definition of stow

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : house, lodge

2a : to put away for future use : store

b obsolete : to lock up for safekeeping : confine

3a : to dispose in an orderly fashion : arrange, pack

b : load

4 slang : to put aside : stop

5a archaic : crowd

b : to eat or drink up —usually used with away stowed away a huge dinner

Stow

biographical name

\ ˈstō

Definition of Stow (Entry 2 of 3)

John 1525–1605 English historian and antiquarian

Stow

geographical name

\ ˈstō

Definition of Stow (Entry 3 of 3)

city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Akron population 34,837

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Synonyms for stow

Synonyms: Verb

keep, put up, reposit, store

Examples of stow in a Sentence

Verb

He stowed his gear in a locker. Luggage may be stowed under the seat.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

With the temperatures beginning to dip and the sun setting earlier each day, your first impulse may be to stow a favorite SPF under the sink. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Here's Why You Need Sunscreen This Winter—and the Best Formulas to Buy Now," 15 Oct. 2018 On Monday, a French bulldog puppy named Kokito suffocated to death in an overhead bin, after a flight attendant insisted the owner stow the dog there for a three-hour flight from Houston to New York. — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, "United flight had to be diverted because it accidentally had a dog onboard," 18 Mar. 2018 As if in revenge, Mabel stowed her cache of Dickinson papers in that camphorwood chest. — Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, "‘After Emily’ Review: The Belles of Amherst," 25 Oct. 2018 The incident at Northwest came a day after Montgomery police arrested a teenager who allegedly stowed a loaded 9mm Glock handgun in his bookbag and brought it to Clarksburg High. — Washington Post, "After Fla. shooting, schools tighten security, field threats and reassure parents," 17 Feb. 2018 Don't claim extra space in the bin for your coat until everyone has had a chance to stow a bag. — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, "Battle for the overhead bin is as fierce as ever," 15 Apr. 2018 With two ample drink holders and a side stash pocket, the Xtra offered the most space to stow stuff like beer, my phone, and a magazine, all the better for having everything within arm’s reach and not leaving my seat. — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, "Testing the Best Comfortable Camp Chairs," 30 Mar. 2018 Roof-rack crossbars are also available for stowing gear on top of the vehicle. — G. Chambers Williams Iii, Houston Chronicle, "Toyota Sienna gets some upgrades for 2018, including new front end," 7 July 2018 Instead of wedging pets under seats in a main cabin, or stowing them in cargo, New Pet Airways plans to go ahead and give them the whole plane. — Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Travel Safely With Pets," 25 May 2018

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