stowage
/ˈstoʊɪdʒ/
noun
- The act or process of packing or storing something, especially on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
- The crew was responsible for the careful stowage of all cargo before departure.
- The captain supervised the stowage of supplies in the hold.
- Proper stowage of luggage in the overhead bins is essential for flight safety.
- Space available for storing things, especially on a ship or vehicle.
- We need to find more stowage for the camping equipment in the trunk.
- The new airplane design includes extra stowage for carry-on bags.
- The boat has plenty of stowage for fishing gear and coolers.
- A charge or fee for storing goods.
- We had to pay stowage for keeping our furniture in the warehouse for a month.
- The invoice included a line item for stowage at the port.
- The shipping company added a stowage fee for the extra boxes.