stowage

noun

stow·​age ˈstō-ij How to pronounce stowage (audio)
Synonyms of stowagenext
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.
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Inside the module are eight payload racks that include four used for avionics and four others for either stowage or crew quarters. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The lightweight material packs all the way down into a fist-sized bag for easy stowage. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Further forward, the cockpit features an al fresco dining area with upholstered seating, the helm houses two new wing seats, and the lazarette stowage offers space for water toys and equipment. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 The sensors require unobstructed fields of view, which can conflict with crew hatches, external stowage, and antenna mounts already present on legacy vehicles. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stowage

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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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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