👉 The term "bowery" is a nickname for a neighborhood in New York City, specifically in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Boweries are named after the streetcar lines that used to run through them, and they often have distinctive architectural features and character. The term was originally used by streetcars, but has since become more widely used for any type of public space or location that is characterized by its narrow lanes, low-rise buildings, and shared space with other buildings.