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

The Senegal forward’s Everton future has been shrouded in uncertainty since the beginning of the calendar year, when talks over a new contract began.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Prior presidents have also tried to shroud war deaths from the public.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026

Definition of shroud

Verb

The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Store in an airtight container or tin or wrapped in parchment paper and then aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 5 days.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrap

Noun

Yu also posted on Weibo that the roof tent also unlocks a side awning with the same single button press.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Eco effort This being Denmark, sustainability is considered in everything that Villa Copenhagen does, up to and including the roof-top pool which is heated by waste energy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of roof

Verb

More than three hundred unionized workers at the Victoria & Albert Museum are set to vote on a strike action spurred by the broiling heat that has enveloped the city in recent weeks, The Guardian reports.

— News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026
The increasing temperatures come courtesy of the slight expansion of a heat dome that has enveloped much of the central and southern Plains, the southern Rockies, the Desert Southwest and the upper Midwest.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of envelop

Noun

With the synthetic turf, there’s no concern about the shade from the existing tree canopy and playing conditions will be consistent.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Although vendors at the various farmers markets are often under tents or canopies, those can collect heat as the day progresses.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of canopy

Verb

The former patio has been enclosed to make a new dining room with windows facing the Cultural District.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Two types of trams—open and enclosed, both free—get you within a 10-minute walk of most popular attractions, with pick-ups and drop-offs in or near three major parking lots.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of enclose

Noun

Sunlight filters through an irregular timber pergola, guiding the way into a lobby filled with contemporary art.

— Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Arrange the chairs and matching rattan coffee table poolside, on a patio, or beneath a pergola to create an at-home oasis.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

Definition of pergola

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