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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOWER

Old English būr dwelling; related to Old Norse būr pantry, Old High German būr dwelling.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOWER

bower  [ˈbaʊə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOWER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bower is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOWER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bower

Bower may refer to: ▪ a folly built by the Bowerbird to attract mates ▪ a dwelling or lean-to shelter, also known as an arbor ▪ an anchor carried at the bow of a ship ▪ Bower Manuscript, a Sanskrit manuscript ▪ Bower–Barff process, in metallurgy, a method of coating iron or steel with magnetic iron oxide ▪ Julian's Bower, various turf mazes in several different parts of England ▪ 1639 Bower, a namesake of the Bower family of asteroids ▪ Bower, a package management system for the web Bower may also be: ▪ An altered spelling of the German family name Bauer ▪ The right bower and left bower, the two highest-ranking cards in the game of euchre ▪ A woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle – cf. Boudoir...

Definition of bower in the English dictionary

The first definition of bower in the dictionary is a shady leafy shelter or recess, as in a wood or garden; arbour. Other definition of bower is a lady's bedroom or apartments, esp in a medieval castle; boudoir. Bower is also a country cottage, esp one regarded as charming or picturesque.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOWER


Beckenbauer
ˈbɛkənˌbaʊə
bowr
ˈbaʊə
cauliflower
ˈkɒlɪˌflaʊə
Eisenhower
ˈaɪzənˌhaʊə
embower
ɪmˈbaʊə
empower
ɪmˈpaʊə
flour
ˈflaʊə
flower
ˈflaʊə
gaur
ɡaʊə
horsepower
ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə
hour
aʊə
hydropower
ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə
manpower
ˈmænˌpaʊə
our
aʊə
power
ˈpaʊə
shower
ˈʃaʊə
sour
ˈsaʊə
sunflower
ˈsʌnˌflaʊə
tower
ˈtaʊə
twenty-four-hour
ˈtwɛntɪˌfɔːʳˈaʊə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOWER

bowed
bowed down
bowel
bowel cancer
bowel complaint
bowel movement
bowel obstruction
bowelless
bowels
Bowen
bowerbird
bowerwoman
Bowery
bowfin
bowfront
bowhead
bowhunter
Bowie
bowie knife
bowing

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOWER

blower
borrower
bridal shower
Eiffel Tower
electrical power
firepower
flower power
follower
grower
lawn mower
lower
mayflower
mower
nuclear power
rower
solar power
superpower
thrower
traffic control tower
wind power

Synonyms and antonyms of bower in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BOWER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bower» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bower

Translation of «bower» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOWER

Find out the translation of bower to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bower from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bower» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

凉亭
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enramada
570 millions of speakers

English

bower
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कुंज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كوخ في الريف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

беседка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caramanchão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আবাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tonnelle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bower
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Laube
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

あずまや
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나무 그늘
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bower
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lùm cây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிம்பம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोअर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kameriye
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

riparo ombroso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

altana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

альтанка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bower
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bower
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bower
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

berså
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lysthus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bower

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOWER»

The term «bower» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.739 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOWER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bower

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOWER»

Discover the use of bower in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bower and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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McKinsey's Marvin Bower: Vision, Leadership, and the ...
"I had the privilege of working closely with Marvin and McKinsey for many years. This book makes Marvin come to life and perpetuates him as a role model." -Peter F. Drucker "A wonderful book about a wonderful man.
Elizabeth Haas Edersheim, 2010
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Asserting Yourself: A Practical Guide for Positive Change
Employing such techniques as behavior-change psychology and acting, the authors outline an assertiveness program designed to help develop self-esteem and confidence. Reprint.
Sharon Anthony Bower, Gordon H. Bower, 2004
3
Applied Mechanics of Solids
Select and Combine Topics Using Self-Contained Modules and Subsections Borrowing from the classical literature on linear elasticity, plasticity, and structural mechanics, this book: Introduces concepts, analytical techniques, and numerical ...
Allan F. Bower, 2011
4
Sins of the House of Borgia
A Notorious Duke An Infamous Duchess An Innocent Girl Violante isn't supposed to be here, in one of the grandest courts of Renaissance Italy.
Sarah Bower, 2011
5
Oil: Money, Politics, and Power in the 21st Century
In the midst of this extraordinary volatility, the major oil conglomerates still spent over a trillion dollars in an increasingly frantic search for more. The story of oil is a story of high stakes and extreme risk.
Tom Bower, 2010
6
The Will to Lead: Running a Business with a Network of Leaders
The former CEO of McKinsey & Company shares his experiences and advice on building new businesses, recruiting the best people, leading effectively, and managing successfully
Marvin Bower, 1997
7
Memory and Mind: A Festschrift for Gordon H. Bower
A comprehensive overview of the current state of research on memory and mind, this book captures the career and influence of Gordon H. Bower (as told by 22 of his students and colleagues), showing how Bower's research and mentoring of ...
Mark A. Gluck, John Robert Anderson, Stephen Michael Kosslyn, 2008
8
Chip, of the Flying U
Several of her narratives centered on a ranch called The Flying U, and this entry in the series, which offers plenty of action and romance, will appeal to a wide range of readers.
B. M. Bower, 2011
9
Leica M Digital Photography: M8/M8.2
Leica makes the world's premiere luxury rangefinder camera system--and here's the definitive guide to using the magnificent Leica M8/M8.2 digital cameras, as well as a 32 page full-cover insert covering the brand-new full-frame Leica M9 and ...
Brian Bower, 2009
10
Just a Family History
I wrote this book for me.
Glenn L. Bower, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOWER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bower is used in the context of the following news items.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Scout Erica Bower raises money to help breast …
Erica Bower, 17, of Hillsborough, a rising senior at Immacu´lata High School, left, raised $830 to buy scarves, hats, pros´thetics and other items ... «Packet Online, Jul 15»
2
Coupled: Linda Cheung and Mark Bower
We offer a new way to plan your wedding day by acting as a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover and book unique ... «Startups.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Take £70 Off the Bower & Wilkins P3 Headphones With Our "John …
Take £70 Off the Bower & Wilkins P3 Headphones With Our "John Lewis Special" Deal of the Day. By Gizmodo UK on 06 Jul 2015 at 6:10AM 06 Jul 2015. «Gizmodo UK, Jul 15»
4
Illinois' medical marijuana businesses are hiring
Take Rick Bower, 58, of downstate Dwight. After working for 31 years at commercial printing giant RR Donnelley, Bower has been hired as the ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
5
ISG lands £24m 'The Bower' office scheme
... By Tom Fitzpatrick. A £24m contract to upgrade and extend 'The Bower' office scheme at Stockley Park near Heathrow has gone to ISG. «Construction News, Jul 15»
6
Controversial Father Rod Bower defends turning his back on PM …
Controversial Father Rod Bower of Gosford Anglican Church has defended turning his back on PM Tony Abbott during his recent visit to the ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
Patsy Bower
Patsy J. Bower, 80, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, ... She married Buddy Wayne Bower on June 21, 1958, in St. Clair County. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Kutztown U. grad Brooke Bower poised to begin pro bowling career
Kutztown University graduate Brooke Bower has never been more ready to bowl for a living than she is now. (Photo Courtesy of USBC). «Allentown Morning Call, Jul 15»
9
Bower Hill Road a source of concern
Bridgeville officials are planning to fix a portion of Bower Hill Road that continues to sink. Running water has forced the borough to routinely ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
10
Bower Center breaks ground
Bedford's Bower Center for the Arts officials and the benefactor whose family name it bears broke ground Friday afternoon for a $1 million ... «Smith Mountain Eagle, Jul 15»

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