stow Definition
- 1to put away or store something carefully and safely
- 2to arrange luggage or cargo in a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
Using stow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She stowed her luggage in the overhead compartment.
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The crew stowed the cargo in the hold of the ship.
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He stowed his tools in the shed.
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Please stow your tray table and return your seat to the upright position.
stow Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stow
to hide oneself on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle in order to travel without paying or being seen
Example
The stowaway was discovered hiding in the cargo hold.
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He stowed the cash in a hidden compartment in his suitcase.
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Can you please stow the phone and pay attention to the movie?
Origins of stow
from Middle English 'stowen', meaning 'to place, arrange'
Summary: stow in Brief
The verb 'stow' [stoʊ] means to store something carefully and safely, or to arrange luggage or cargo in a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. Examples include 'She stowed her luggage in the overhead compartment.' and 'The crew stowed the cargo in the hold of the ship.' 'Stow' extends into phrases like 'stow away,' denoting hiding oneself on a vehicle, and 'stow the cash,' meaning to hide or store money.
