Cowes

American

[kouz] / kaʊz /

noun

a seaport on the Isle of Wight, in southern England: a resort town.

Cowes British

/ kaʊz /

noun

a town in S England, on the Isle of Wight: famous for its annual regatta. Pop: 19 110 (2001)

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The force said it was reported the same boat had also hit the harbour wall in Cowes earlier the same evening.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

On the Isle of Wight, sea water has deluged a number of roads, homes and businesses in Cowes.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

The race will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line in Cowes at 13:00 BST.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

Teams from across the globe set off from Cowes on the Isle of Wight for the Ocean Globe Race.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

Lord Orrel and Lady Olive were just as they had been at Cowes, and in the Solent.

From The World Masters by Griffith, George Chetwynd

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