He stowed his gear in a locker.
Luggage may be stowed under the seat.
Recent Examples on the WebThere's a person in the dugout who collects those balls and stows them away for safekeeping.—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024 My memory has barely stowed this most heroic of symphonies after the recent electrifying account offered by the National Symphony Orchestra before heading off on its recent European tour.—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2024 Images released alongside the Thai Customs Department’s statement show animals stowed in wicker baskets, plastic tubs and fabric bags inside large wheeled suitcases.—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 When customized with his initials or name, there won’t be a question about whose belongings can be stowed on it.—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024 Basically, students have to stow their devices in their lockers from the first bell to the last bill.—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024 Instead, stow superfluous stuff behind a cabinet or in that miscellaneous closet space.—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 His pickleball paddles are stowed by the front door.—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2024 There are door pockets that can accommodate water bottles and a center console compartment that’s good for stowing your smartphone.—Alex Nishimoto, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'stow.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
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
Share