Stow

Pronunciation: /stoʊ/

Definitions of stow

verb to pack or store something in a particular place, especially in a ship or aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 Please stow your luggage in the overhead compartment.

A2 Passengers are reminded to stow their personal items securely under the seat in front of them.

B1 The crew instructed us to stow our electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

B2 Before the ship departed, the sailors stowed away all the supplies in the storage hold.

C1 The experienced hiker knew how to efficiently stow his gear in his backpack for the long trek ahead.

C2 The engineer meticulously stowed away all the tools in the designated compartments to keep the workspace organized.

Examples of stow in a Sentence

formal Please stow your luggage in the overhead compartment before takeoff.

informal Hey, can you stow your stuff in the back seat so we have more room?

slang I always stow my snacks in my backpack for later.

figurative She tried to stow away her emotions, but they eventually came pouring out.

Grammatical Forms of stow

• past tense: stowed
• plural: stows
• comparative: more stowed
• superlative: most stowed
• present tense: stow
• future tense: will stow
• perfect tense: have stowed
• continuous tense: is stowing
• singular: stow
• positive degree: stow
• infinitive: to stow
• gerund: stowing
• participle: stowed

Origin and Evolution of stow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stow' originated from Old English 'stōwian' which means to place or put in a particular location.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stow' has evolved to also mean to store or pack away in a neat and orderly manner.