He stowed his gear in a locker.
Luggage may be stowed under the seat.
Recent Examples on the WebIn addition to adjusting the cabin lights for takeoff and landing, flight attendants will ask passengers to close their tray tables, stow their bags, and return their seats to the upright position — all to create clear pathways to the exits.—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024 The jacket can be folded up and stowed into the chest pocket — great for your hiking backpack.—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024 Fold down the rear seats and get up to 78 cubic feet of cargo space, or keep the seats up and stow over 40 cubic feet of stuff behind the rear seats and tailgate.—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024 By the time Haley slipped out, the TV people had already stowed their gear and begun the migration to the next event, in Epping, while the handful of print reporters who remained were left to scatter to their rental cars and follow suit.—Kyle Paoletta, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024 Hollis was ten months old, her Pack ’n Play stowed in the back of the van amid the instrument cases and sundry gear.—Justin Taylor, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024 Even better, the top lifts up to reveal a hidden compartment that’s great for stowing blankets, books, toys, and more.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024 The exterior pocket, strategically placed for easy access, proves handy for stowing sharp items like razors and nail clippers, while a zippered middle pouch is perfect for a toothbrush and toothpaste.—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 There have been trillions of dollars invested in ESG repositories, and major financial managers like Vanguard and BlackRock have had various ESG funds for consumers to stow their money in.—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, to place, from stowe place, from Old English stōw; akin to Old Frisian stō place, Greek stylos pillar — more at steer
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