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 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 Console stowage is fairly typical, though it's supplemented by a shelf in front of the front-seat passenger. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 9 Aug. 2023 Travelers will be able to take advantage of under-seat stowage for a carry-on and personal item, in-seat power, plus free Wi-Fi, including Wi-Fi powered entertainment and messaging. Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023 Monuments—galleys, lavatories, and stowage compartments—are finished in workshops, then moved to a mock-up of the plane. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 July 2023 The minimalism unfortunately extends to in-cabin stowage, however, which is limited. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 10 Nov. 2022 In other countries, bag stowage is extremely important, which may be partially driving the trend. Justin Ray, Robb Report, 7 July 2023 The conversion involves removing the seat and back cushions for stowage, then folding away the seat base and adjusting the arm and headrests. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 7 June 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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