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Definition of rower

rower

/ˈroʊ.ɚ/
row · er
Plural:rowers
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• noun

1

A person who propels a boat with oars, especially as a competitive sport or recreational activity.

Example

"Each rower in the eight-person boat had to synchronize their strokes with the coxswain's calls."

2

A stationary exercise machine that simulates the physical action of rowing a boat for cardiovascular fitness.

Example

"She spent twenty minutes warming up on the indoor rower before starting her weightlifting routine."

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• Rhymes for rower

• Nearby Words

rowdily
rowdiness
rowdy
rower
rowhouse
rowing
royal

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English (from Old English 'rowere'), formed from the verb 'row' (from Old English 'rowan') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rower
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