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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishBending forward as a greeting, or the technique of using a bow on a stringed instrument.
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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.
