stowage

noun

stow·​age ˈstō-ij How to pronounce stowage (audio)
1
a
: an act or process of stowing
b
: goods in storage or to be stowed
2
a
: storage capacity
b
: a place or receptacle for storage
3
: the state of being stored

Examples of stowage in a Sentence

There's a lot of stowage below deck.
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There’s a modest amount of stowage space behind the seats. Jason Barlow, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024 In a pilot study, the group found that widespread mislabeling and improper stowage meant that nearly 70% of shipping containers arriving in the U.S. with dangerous goods failed the bureau's safety inspection. CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024 In a pilot study, the group found that widespread mislabeling and improper stowage meant that nearly 70% of shipping containers arriving in the U.S. with dangerous goods failed the bureau’s safety inspection. Manuel Valdes, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for stowage 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stowage was in the 14th century

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“Stowage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stowage. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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stowage

noun
stow·​age ˈstō-ij How to pronounce stowage (audio)
1
a
: an act or process of stowing
b
: goods stowed or to be stowed
2
a
: ability to store
b
: a place for storage

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