noun
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space, room, or a charge for stowing goods
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the act or an instance of stowing or the state of being stowed
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something that is stowed
Etymology
Origin of stowage
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at stow, -age
Example Sentences
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A shallow tray between the footwells provides stowage for purses and other carry-ons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
In order to complete the dense radiation shelter, crew members must build a "pillow fort" around themselves using stowage bags that contain supplies and equipment.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021
She fabricated other metal pieces herself that link the mothers’ stories to their ancestors, including silhouetted images of kidnapped Africans crammed into stowage on slave ships.
From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2021
Hernán Ayala, vice president of the stowage company, said there are no plans to prioritize items.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021
He was particularly proud of a dropdown inner stowage pouch, bulging with little plastic bottles of vitamins and medicines, with a transparent window built into it.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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