bowel
noun
bow·el
ˈbau̇(-ə)l 
1
2
archaic
: the seat of pity, tenderness, or courage
—usually used in plural
3
bowels plural
: the interior parts
especially
: the deep or remote parts
bowels of the earth
Examples of bowel in a Sentence
a disease of the bowel
They dug deep into the bowels of the earth.
The engine room is down in the bowels of the ship.
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Though most people benefit from eating more fiber, some may need to temporarily reduce their fiber intake to help their digestive system heal, such as during a flare-up of irritable bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, or Crohn’s disease.4
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Because meat is low in fiber but high in protein and fat, eating it on a regular basis tends to slow down digestion and bowel movements.3
Consuming less meat and more fiber-rich foods can keep the digestive system running smoothly and frequently.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
In the spinal cord, the migration can also cause bowel or bladder dysfunction.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Bloating and irregular bowel motions become unwelcome, long-term residents due to the gut lining becoming more vulnerable to inflammation.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Because meat is low in fiber but high in protein and fat, eating it on a regular basis tends to slow down digestion and bowel movements.3
Consuming less meat and more fiber-rich foods can keep the digestive system running smoothly and frequently.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
In the spinal cord, the migration can also cause bowel or bladder dysfunction.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Bloating and irregular bowel motions become unwelcome, long-term residents due to the gut lining becoming more vulnerable to inflammation.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bowel
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“Bowel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowel. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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bowel
noun
bow·el
ˈbau̇(-ə)l
1
a
: intestine entry 2, gut
—usually used in plural
b
: a division of the intestine
2
plural
: the interior parts
the bowels of the earth
3
archaic
: supply of mercy or courage
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
bowel
noun
bow·el
ˈbau̇(-ə)l
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