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verb

Definition of bowernext
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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bower

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noun

as in arbor

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bower
  1. shroud
  2. arbor
  3. wrap
  4. roof
  5. envelop
  6. canopy
  7. enclose
  8. pergola
Verb
  • Alternatively, a wedding shrouded in complete secrecy has become a luxury in itself.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Uncertainty continues to shroud the legal proceedings against Panahi in Iran.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of shroud
Noun
  • The grape arbor and vines were in place when Morgan bought the property.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of arbor
Verb
  • Just behind him was Omitsu, with an overcoat and a scarf wrapped around her face.
    — Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of wrap
Noun
  • The best college coaches these days are good on the field but also get people excited enough that the fundraising goes through the roof.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Most of it centered on a life-size reproduction of part of the clock tower on the roof of Wako, a department store in the tony Tokyo neighborhood of Ginza, scarred by a kaiju attack.
    — Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of roof
Verb
  • Alphabet's earnings were the first major crack to appear in the AI trade and foreshadowed a series of volatile events for the complex, including the election and the growing scandal enveloping Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
    — Julia Spina, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The resort's address, in the heart of Banff National Park overlooking glacier-fed Lake Louise, envelops guests in nature.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of envelop
Noun
  • Foliage grows on branches spreading out in tall canopies, while shrub growth is lower to the ground.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Main Park Road directs toward a canopy of live oaks, a cooler setting that attracts the horses and leads toward the Dungeness historic district.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of canopy
Verb
  • The main entertaining rooms had retained their original character, while the entrance and stair hall were dark and enclosed.
    — Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After several lawsuits, the Ocean View School District got Republic Services to enclose the open waste dump and won the right to deny further development on the Wintersburg property.
    — Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enclose
Noun
  • Add sail shades, a pergola or an umbrella for hot afternoons.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Outside are bluestone patios, a modern pergola, a cedar sauna, and a guesthouse with a Brazilian granite island.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of pergola

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