noun Uncommon

bowels

BOW-uhlz

Bowels (noun) means the intestines, especially in medical or bodily contexts. Example: “She had been having trouble with her bowels for weeks.”

noun

The intestines, especially in medical or bodily contexts.

"She had been having trouble with her bowels for weeks."

The deepest, innermost part of something, used figuratively.

"The miners worked deep in the bowels of the mountain."

How to use bowels

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe intestines, or figuratively the deepest interior of something.

Common pairings

the bowels of the earth move one's bowels

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bowels” mean?

The word “bowels” means the intestines, especially in medical or bodily contexts. In plain terms, the intestines, or figuratively the deepest interior of something.

How do you pronounce “bowels”?

“Bowels” is pronounced BOW-uhlz (/ˈbaʊ.əlz/ in IPA).

How do you use “bowels” in a sentence?

Here is “bowels” used in a sentence: “She had been having trouble with her bowels for weeks.”

What part of speech is “bowels”?

“Bowels” is a noun.

Is “bowels” a common word?

“Bowels” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bowels” have?

“Bowels” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the intestines, especially in medical or bodily contexts.