Definition of POW

pow

Plural: pows

Noun

  • An onomatopoeic word for the sound of an explosion or impact.
  • a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
  • The sound of a violent impact.
  • The sound of an explosion.
  • Alternative form of poll.
  • Clipping of powder (“powder snow”).

Intj

  • The sound of a violent impact, such as a punch.
  • The sound of an explosion or gunshot.

Examples

  • He exclaimed "POW!" as he dropped a triple-word score for an explosive finish.

Origin / Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms

prisoner of war

Scrabble Score: 8

pow: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pow: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pow: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

pow: valid Words With Friends Word