/ Dictionary / Index P prowess: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: prow•ess Pronunciation: (prou'is), [key] — n. exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, esp. in combat or battle. exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength: his prowess as a public speaker. a valiant or daring deed. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: prowess (Thesaurus) prow prowfish Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stringent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language