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alcove Definition

al·cove (alkōv′)

noun

  1. a recessed section of a room, as a breakfast nook
  2. a secluded bower in a garden; summerhouse

Etymology: Fr < Sp alcoba < Ar al-qubba < al, the + qubba, arch, vault, dome

alcove Synonyms

alcove

n.

alcove Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • side: Climbing around the edge of the chamber it was possible to get to an alcove on the opposite side of the chamber.

Converse of object

  • have: The wall opposite the windows has a large alcove which has many possibilities.
  • curtain: A curtained alcove which conceals a twin bedroom is situated here.

Adjective modifier

  • arched: North wall:- the doorway at the west end shows as an arched alcove.
  • cozy: For starters there's the cozy alcove in the main bar that seats a maximum of ten.
  • small: Almost exactly opposite Organ Pitch is a small alcove about three feet high above the floor level of the Main Gallery.
  • little: For years I wrote in a little alcove, which wasn't much of anything, I just faced a wall.
  • large: The space by the hall At the far end of the great hall there is a large alcove.
  • adjoining: Set on a hillside with olives and fruit trees, this cottage has a master bedroom and third bed in an adjoining alcove.

Modifies a noun

  • cupboard: Fitted dwarf alcove cupboards with shelving above, one of which is wired for TV.
  • housing: Rattan bags and wooden statues have been dotted alongside the wall where square alcoves housing ornaments for the home have been positioned above them.
  • seating: The business has covers for 40, catering for large parties or small individual parties with private alcove seating for a more personal setting.

Noun used with modifier

  • dining: The Shippen - sleeps 4 A very nice large lounge with dining alcove, separate kitchen with fridge freezer.
  • window: Dining table with 4 chairs and a wide window alcove.
  • fireplace: Extra light came from wall fittings and downlights in the fireplace alcoves.
  • oven: Original features abound - a bread oven alcove, exposed A frames with pegs, wooden paneled stairwell and original floor tiles.
  • bread: Original features abound - a bread oven alcove, exposed A frames with pegs, wooden paneled stairwell and original floor tiles.

Preposition: in

  • wall: On the north side there is a roughly cut alcove in the wall with a 6 inch borehole up to the surface.

Preposition: with

  • bed: The bedroom has a double bed and outside of the bedroom an alcove with a single bed.
  • shelving: Windows to the rear and side, vinyl flooring and alcove with open shelving.

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