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stowed

Pronunciation: [stoʊd]

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Learn how to use stowed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “organization”

(verb) to put something away in a safe place or to arrange items in a way that saves space. It’s like when you clean up your toys and put them in the toy box after playing.

Example

After the picnic, we stowed the leftover food in the fridge.

Example

They didn’t stow their things properly, and the room was still messy.

Example

Where did you stow your backpack after school?

Context: “transportation”

(verb) to place luggage or cargo in a designated area on a vehicle, such as a plane, boat, or train. It's like when you put your suitcase in the trunk of a car before a trip.

Example

The crew stowed the boxes safely in the cargo hold.

Example

We forgot to stow our bags before the flight took off.

Example

Did you stow your luggage before boarding the train?

How to pronounce stowed

Pronunciation: [stoʊd]

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