BOWER Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of bower

as in to shroud

to surround or cover closely bowered by a canopy of grapevines, we enjoyed a serene and very private picnic

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Recent Examples of bower

Verb

The garden that separates the main house from the casita, designed by Double Green Landscapes, melds Japanese and California influences with a variety of maple and ginkgo trees, giant timber bamboo, bower wattle, and leopard plants. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024

Noun

Furiosa grossed $174 million worldwide, less than half of Miller’s 2015 Cannes bower Mad Max Fury Road. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026 Like the bowers, the nests of the puffer fish are beautiful and involve mate attraction. — Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bower

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bower

Verb

In addition to the 34th Street garden, the Prairie Terrace at 17th Street will reopen after being shrouded in scaffolding for nine years because of construction alongside it.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026
But the process was shrouded in secrecy because working with Nolan is an in-person process.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of shroud

Verb

The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Paul Herlihy’s body was found on the kitchen floor wrapped in carpet and covered with a blue tarp.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrap

Noun

To turn rigid solar tech into bendable panels that can roll over backpacks or car roofs, researchers had to fix a major manufacturing flaw in flexible perovskite solar cells.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Each left and right trio of legs is connected by a beam running front to back, while the left legs connect with their right counterparts via transverse crossbeams, creating a big rectangular roof frame.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of roof

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Logs dangle like toothpicks from machines with hydraulic claws, and the whole scene is enveloped in dust.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
What to do nearby Boutique Hotel Alhambra is situated in Čikat Bay, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea and enveloped by fragrant, healing air that is the result of the island’s unique microclimate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of envelop

Noun

In addition to the canopy, the project at the 7,800-seat venue in Swope Park includes upgraded entrances, kitchen facilities and bathrooms.

— Dan Kelly October 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
On another late summer night in New York, under the red glow of the DJ booth and a canopy of globe string lights, the rooftop’s wooden floorboards dip beneath scores of platform heels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of canopy

Verb

The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The self-rinsing jet remains enclosed when not in use, so there’s less worry about the spread of bacteria.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of enclose

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