Bower definition

Bower

Topics Bower Definition

WordNet

(1) A framework that supports climbing plants

"The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"

(2) Enclose in a bower

WiktionaryText

From , from . Cognate with German , Old Norse (Danish , Swedish ).

A large nest made of grass and bright objects, used by the bower bird during courtship displays.
A shady, leafy shelter or recess in a garden or woods
A woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle
A picturesque country cottage, especially one that is used as a retreat