/ˈboʊəri/ BOH-uh-ree

Definitions

1. noun

a street or district in New York City, especially one considered to be run-down or disreputable

“The writer described the city’s seedy side, from the Bowery to Times Square.”

2. noun

a long, narrow strip of land, typically a low-lying area between hills or mountains

“The hikers followed the narrow path along the bowery to the top of the mountain.”

3. verb

to curve or bend like a bow

“The ribbon bowed as it was tied around the gift.”