noun Uncommon

bowing

BOH-ihng

Bowing (noun) means the act of bending forward at the waist as a gesture of respect or greeting. Example: “The performers ended the show with a deep bowing to the audience.”

noun

The act of bending forward at the waist as a gesture of respect or greeting.

"The performers ended the show with a deep bowing to the audience."

"Bowing is an important part of formal greetings in Japan."

The technique of drawing a bow across the strings of an instrument such as a violin.

"Her smooth bowing gave the melody a warm, singing tone."

How to Use Bowing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBending forward as a greeting, or the technique of using a bow on a stringed instrument.

Word Forms

bowings plural

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Rhymes for bowing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bowing” mean?

The word “bowing” means the act of bending forward at the waist as a gesture of respect or greeting. In plain terms, bending forward as a greeting, or the technique of using a bow on a stringed instrument.

How do you pronounce “bowing”?

“Bowing” is pronounced BOH-ihng (/ˈboʊɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bowing” in a sentence?

Here is “bowing” used in a sentence: “The performers ended the show with a deep bowing to the audience.”

What part of speech is “bowing”?

“Bowing” is a noun.

Is “bowing” a common word?

“Bowing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bowing” have?

“Bowing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of bending forward at the waist as a gesture of respect or greeting.