BOWER Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of bower

as in to shroud

to surround or cover closely bowered by a canopy of grapevines, we enjoyed a serene and very private picnic

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Recent Examples of bower

Verb

The garden that separates the main house from the casita, designed by Double Green Landscapes, melds Japanese and California influences with a variety of maple and ginkgo trees, giant timber bamboo, bower wattle, and leopard plants. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024

Noun

Furiosa grossed $174 million worldwide, less than half of Miller’s 2015 Cannes bower Mad Max Fury Road. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026 Like the bowers, the nests of the puffer fish are beautiful and involve mate attraction. — Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bower

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Verb

However, for many designers, the pitching and publication process often feels shrouded in secrecy.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
One of Eagle's concerns is that the proposals are shrouded in secrecy.

— Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of shroud

Verb

The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
The carpets are woven from cashmere and mohair; the bedroom walls are wrapped in Loro Piana linen; the drapery is wool, linen, and cashmere, and the living room sofa is upholstered in mohair.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of wrap

Noun

Think of rain falling randomly on a roof such that even though the average rainfall may be steady, individual drops arrive at unpredictable times.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
The slide-out kitchen is standard, but the pop-up roof is optional.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of roof

Verb

Landscape architect Nathan Browning completed the picture, enveloping the property in a canopy of palms and shaping its garden and pool into a lush, secluded retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
While the Saint Laurent spring 2027 show had attendees enveloped in gold, the metallic hue was not the only shimmering moment at what some are calling Anthony Vaccarello’s final show for the French luxury fashion house.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of envelop

Noun

The 17th-floor roof terrace, with a canopy above, a cutout in the concrete slab and catwalks all around, can’t compete with other observation decks for sheer loftiness.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
While the stadium is open-air, a canopy roof is supposed to protect fans from inclement weather.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of canopy

Verb

In home gardens, small orchards, and organic operations, individual developing apples can be enclosed in protective bags that prevent female flies from reaching the fruit and laying eggs.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Samson says the wings, tail and propeller are now fully enclosed inside the vehicle during driving mode.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of enclose

Noun

Topping it all off is the 1,221-square-foot roof terrace with a pergola, barbecue station, and dining and lounging area—all carrying a $6,787 monthly common charge.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
The project includes widening sidewalks, upgrading the wall treatment on the east side of the road and adding a pergola at Croydon Drive, according to the staff report.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pergola

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