cowl

noun

Definition of cowlnext
1
as in cape

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as in hood

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Recent Examples of cowl 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 The corseted number retails for $14,500 and features a thigh-high slit, as well as a cowl neckline. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 July 2026 Its matte black, carbon fiber-like appearance drew comparisons to Batman’s cowl in Nolan’s Dark Knight film trilogy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 This year was the dress’s second year on the carpet—this time around, Gardner added a larger-than-life cowl. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 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
  • The players then throw off their capes as the crowd goes crazy.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The short dress featured a cape-style top that floated in the wind, framing the low-cut back.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cape
Noun
  • In surveillance video provided by police, two young men wearing hoodies, with their hoods up, and surgical-style face masks, are seen quickly ambling down the sidewalk.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Under the hood, the component loadout is budget-focused but still capable, with a cost-effective Intel Core 3 processor more than enough to handle schoolwork.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 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
  • Traces of a silk fabric found near her skull that may have been used as a trim on a hat or bonnet contained metal threads made of pure gold and silver.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Use a blender to puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and half of the onion.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • My favorite piece is the Hannah Rose Cashmere Poncho, featuring a statement twist on an airplane-layer poncho with a faux-fur trim and drapey neckline that looks effortlessly elegant.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The boat bobs, wind fills your plastic poncho like a balloon, you’re pelted with water, and the only conceivable reaction is to grip the railing and shriek with delight.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of poncho
Noun
  • The team released a video introducing the white uniform featuring Honolulu Blue and black designs, along with a blue helmet.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone can go to the brick-and-mortar store at Northwest Stadium or online and buy, for example, an Art Monk T-shirt bearing the Pro Football Hall Fame receiver's likeness in his old uniform and in his Redskins helmet.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 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
  • Plus, style your early-fall looks with a blazer insert and beret to look instantly more polished.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding.
    — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of beret

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“Cowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowl. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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