bowel
noun
bow·el ˈbau̇(-ə)l 
1
2
archaic : the seat of pity, tenderness, or courage
—usually used in plural
3
bowels plural : the interior parts
especially : the deep or remote parts
bowels of the earth
Examples of bowel in a Sentence
a disease of the bowel They dug deep into the bowels of the earth. The engine room is down in the bowels of the ship.
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Maintaining good hydration, fiber intake, movement, and sleep habits can help improve bowel regularity. —
Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 The adhesions led to Felicity-Jo developing a bowel obstruction. —Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 Forty percent of Americans experience uncomfortable bowel symptoms that interrupt their daily lives, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026 There were irregularities in the gastrointestinal tracts and bowels. —Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bowel
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 The adhesions led to Felicity-Jo developing a bowel obstruction. —Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 Forty percent of Americans experience uncomfortable bowel symptoms that interrupt their daily lives, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026 There were irregularities in the gastrointestinal tracts and bowels. —Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bowel
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“Bowel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bowel. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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bowel
noun
bow·el ˈbau̇(-ə)l
1
a
: intestine entry 2, gut
—usually used in plural
b
: a division of the intestine
2
plural : the interior parts
the bowels of the earth
3
archaic : supply of mercy or courage
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
bowel
noun
bow·el ˈbau̇(-ə)l
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