Alcove
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæl.kəʊv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alcove is a noun meaning (architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
Meaning
(architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
More Meanings
- A shady retreat.
- (countable) The geographical and geological term for a steep-sided hollow in the side of an exposed rock face or cliff of a homogeneous rock type, that was water eroded.
Example Sentences
The house was situated in a leafy alcove.
It was very different from such bookstores as he had been accustomed to patronize. Two stories of the old house had been thrown into one: the lower space was divided into little alcoves; above, a gallery ran round the wall, which carried books to the ceiling.
Word Forms
- alcoves
Synonyms for alcove
Depending on context, synonyms include bay.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bay, carrel, nook, niche, ell, recess.
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