A pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood. The couple enjoyed a quiet afternoon in the bower, surrounded by the scent of blooming flowers.
A lady's private apartment in a medieval castle. The princess retreated to her bower to read and relax away from the bustling court.
A structure made by a male bowerbird to attract a mate, often decorated with bright objects. The bowerbird meticulously arranged blue feathers and shiny objects in his bower to impress potential mates.
Either of the principal anchors carried at the bow of a ship (nautical). In heavy weather, the crew dropped the port bower to secure the vessel.