stowaway

1 of 2

noun

stow·​away ˈstō-ə-ˌwā 

: one that stows away

stow away

2 of 2

verb

stowed away; stowing away; stows away

intransitive verb

: to secrete oneself aboard a vehicle as a means of obtaining transportation

Examples of stowaway in a Sentence

Noun

A stowaway was discovered on the ship.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That futon-like design works in conjunction with a stowaway table to support occupants in more ergonomic in-tent dining and laptop work. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

And new species join the party regularly, as bad pet owners release their charges into the wild or stowaways sneak in from far-off countries. — Alex Harris august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

This may have ensnared many circular dish models that had been stowed away. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

In addition to the extra headroom when the roof is stowed away, the cabin is now equipped with carbon-fiber touring seats designed to be more comfortable and easier to get in and out of. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1848, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stowaway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

stowaway

1 of 2 noun

stow·​away ˈstō-ə-ˌwā 

: one who stows away : an unregistered passenger

stow away

2 of 2 verb

ˌstō-ə-ˈwā

: to hide aboard a vehicle to obtain transportation