cowl

noun

Definition of cowlnext
1
as in cape

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as in hood

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Recent Examples of cowl Happily, the show is not up to its cowl in DC cross-references and crossovers. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Upton, 34, wore a white, single off-the-shoulder minidress with a cowl neck and asymmetrical hemline. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Meanwhile, Damon’s wife-of-11-years channelled Athena herself in a angelic white silk gown that featured a studded halter construction, slightly plunging cowl neckline, backless design, and floor-sweeping skirt. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 July 2026 Its cowl neckline and adjustable strap features feel considerate and flattering, draping me in a nice, summery shimmer that shines against a cute shoe (TK see below). — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowl
  1. cape
  2. hood
  3. pelisse
  4. bonnet
  5. poncho
  6. helmet
  7. capelet
  8. beret
Noun
  • Fifty-seven years later, the cape has resurfaced in front of the paparazzi at a major party.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Elizabeth Taylor wears the Scorpio cape and a dazzling, million dollar Cariet diamond to Princess Grace’s birthday party.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of cape
Noun
  • Police and the El Paso, Texas, branch of the NAACP are condemning a group of people, possibly including youths, who were shown wearing Ku Klux Klan-style white robes and hoods in viral social media videos.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But there are plenty of other influences whirring away under the hood, too.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak); social calls, dinners, and balls; the weather; her mother’s health; and people—often dozens of names.
    — Robert Garnett, WSJ, 14 July 2017
Definition of pelisse
Noun
  • Her 10-year-old friend wore a bonnet and a long yellow dress.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Highlights include jerk mac n’ cheese, oxtail ravioli, and scotch bonnet ice cream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • On days when a lightweight jacket won’t cut it, this under-$50 poncho coat offers a more substantial option.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Our version is Chad looking like such an idiot with the mask and poncho on.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of poncho
Noun
  • Several companies showed off their latest attempts to bring pinball into virtual reality without abandoning physical controls, letting players wear a VR helmet while pressing real buttons on a pedestal setup.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The military returned not only Tischler's remains but also his helmet, belt buckle, and combat boots.
    — J.D. Miles, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Blondeau also shared a photo of a special, four-legged wedding guest — her dog, adorably dressed for the occasion in a black-and-white tuxedo — and a look at her Eva Bouskila floor-length gown, which featured a chic capelet with buttons up the back.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of capelet
Noun
  • In the image shared with her more than 1 million Instagram followers, a smiling Mitchell wore a red beret and sunglasses, and extra stars and stripes pinned to her cardigan lapel.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Dressed in a black waistcoat and knee-high boots, Madonna traded verses with Carpenter, who wore a glittery ensemble along with a beret.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Cowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowl. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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