stowage

noun

stow·​age ˈstō-ij How to pronounce stowage (audio)
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 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 The monuments—galleys, lavatories, and stowage compartments—are finished in workshops, then moved to a mock-up of the plane. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 In addition to the new exterior styling, the most obvious change is 2+2 seating, a small rear seat that’s likely to see occasional use for passengers and regular stowage of shopping bags. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stowage 

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Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stowage was in the 14th century

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“Stowage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stowage. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

stowage

noun
stow·​age ˈstō-ij How to pronounce stowage (audio)
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

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