How to Use stowage in a Sentence

stowage

noun
  • There's a lot of stowage below deck.
  • The rear seat splits and folds, and a large trunk makes for good stowage.
    — Sue Mead, Houston Chronicle, 15 Nov. 2019
  • Door panels have wide stowage space and room for a large bottle.
    — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 July 2018
  • The cabin and the cargo area are spacious, but small-item stowage is lacking.
    — Kelly Hellwig, Car and Driver, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Then there is the stowage, with boxes of materials crammed against walls for future use.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
  • The interior isn't very roomy, though, and suffers from a dearth of in-cabin stowage.
    — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 22 Sep. 2021
  • The stowage bin allows fliers to reserve a specific overhead space for their carry-on.
    — Dan Catchpole, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2019
  • The shafts even separate into thirds with a push of a button, and fold like tent poles for efficient stowage.
    — Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED, 14 July 2017
  • Cabins are designed for stowage and sleeping, as guests will want to make the most of the views and camaraderie topside.
    — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Still, several years in, the airline still has to remind passengers about proper stowage.
    — Dawn Gilbertson, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022
  • While the new bins are far roomier than standard shelf bins, there still is not enough space to guarantee stowage space for every passenger.
    — Dan Catchpole, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Also on board are stowage bins and all the other essentials (yes, even cupholders) for a family car, albeit a very fast one.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2022
  • When the jump seat is not in use, the seatback folds down to provide a front armrest and oddment stowage and a pair of additional cup-holders.
    — Nargess Banks, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
  • To maximize stowage, the rear seats can also fold allowing longer materials to fit in its mini-truck bed.
    — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Maersk has since barred the stowage below deck of dangerous goods and other shipments that may be resistant to fire fighting.
    — Costas Paris, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Multiple tackle-stowage drawers and a bait-rigging station aft of the center console round out the offerings.
    — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Shoulder bags offer great stowage capacity for anglers who may want to keep their entire arsenal in the hold of a boat or the back of a vehicle.
    — The Editors, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2020
  • There is a also a drop-down panel on the outside of the trunk to allow dirty or smelly items to be put directly into a stowage compartment from outside the car.
    — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 1 July 2020
  • 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
  • Another rover will be required to fetch the samples and deliver them to a lander for stowage aboard a solid-propellant rocket.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 July 2020
  • Door stowage nets replace hinged door pockets; thin Alcantara lines the cockpit, except on horizontal floor areas, which are bare.
    — Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 25 Feb. 2020
  • Paltry small-item cubby stowage throughout the interior—especially in the back seat—is offset by a large underfloor bin in the rear cargo area.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The suppressor can quickly and easily be removed and reattached, allowing for easy stowage, and use of the rifle with or without it, and even on multiple guns.
    — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 9 Jan. 2020
  • But the rover’s sizing was meant to be volumetrically accurate for stowage, a galley, a toilet, and a piece of exercise equipment.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Perhaps more interesting is the stowage beneath the cushions, where a deep, wide locker is designed to hold toys, extra clothing, dive tanks, or whatever other equipment needs to be stowed.
    — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2023

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