Bower

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊər/

Definitions of bower

noun a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

Example Sentences

A1 The birds built a cozy bower in the tree.

A2 The bower was decorated with colorful flowers.

B1 The bower provided a peaceful retreat from the busy city life.

B2 The bower in the garden was a perfect spot for reading and relaxing.

C1 The intricate design of the bower showcased the craftsmanship of the carpenter.

C2 The bower, with its intricate carvings and ornate decorations, was a masterpiece of architecture.

Examples of bower in a Sentence

formal The couple sat in the peaceful bower, surrounded by blooming flowers.

informal Let's hang out in the bower at the park, it's so relaxing there.

slang I heard there's a cool bower in the woods where we can chill.

figurative Her mind was a secret bower of memories, hidden from the world.

Grammatical Forms of bower

• past tense: bowered
• plural: bowers
• comparative: more bower
• superlative: most bower
• present tense: bower
• future tense: will bower
• perfect tense: have bowered
• continuous tense: is bowering
• singular: bower
• positive degree: bower
• infinitive: to bower
• gerund: bowering
• participle: bowered

Origin and Evolution of bower

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bower' originated from Old English, derived from the word 'bur' meaning dwelling or chamber.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bower' expanded to refer to a leafy shelter or recess in a garden, often used for relaxation or contemplation.