stowage

noun

stow·​age ˈstō-ij 

1

a

: an act or process of stowing

b

: goods in storage or to be stowed

2

a

: storage capacity

b

: a place or receptacle for storage

3

: the state of being stored

Examples of stowage in a Sentence

There's a lot of stowage below deck.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a pilot study, the group found that widespread mislabeling and improper stowage meant that nearly 70% of shipping containers arriving in the U.S. with dangerous goods failed the bureau's safety inspection. —CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024

In a pilot study, the group found that widespread mislabeling and improper stowage meant that nearly 70% of shipping containers arriving in the U.S. with dangerous goods failed the bureau’s safety inspection. —Manuel Valdes, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024

To keep all your key items contained, pack them into a backpack for comfortable weight distribution across both shoulders and secure stowage close to your body. —Alesandra Dubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

There are also individual stowage areas specially designed for a water bottle, laptop, and headphones. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

stowage

noun

stow·​age ˈstō-ij 

1

a

: an act or process of stowing

b

: goods stowed or to be stowed

2

a

: ability to store

b

: a place for storage