bower

noun
UK: /ˈbaʊər/
US: /ˈbaʊər/

  1. A pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood.

    1. We sat in the bower. [ ] [ ]
    2. The couple sought refuge from the sun in a leafy bower of climbing roses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shade retreat pergola arbor
bower verb

  1. To form a bower; to enclose in a bower.

    1. Vines bower the garden wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climbing roses bower the entrance, creating a fragrant and welcoming archway. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bower" is /ˈbaʊər/ in British English and /ˈbaʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bower": shade, retreat, pergola, arbor.

Example usage of "bower": "We sat in the bower.". More examples on the page.