Alcove Definition

ălkōv
alcoves
noun
alcoves
A recess or partly enclosed extension connected to or forming part of a room.
American Heritage
A recessed section of a room, as a breakfast nook.
Webster's New World
A secluded structure, such as a bower, in a garden.
American Heritage
A secluded bower in a garden; summerhouse.
Webster's New World
The definition of an alcove is a small recessed section in a room, such as a nook.
An example of an alcove would be a small area in a restaurant, only partially enclosed, intended for private dining for a couple or small group.
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Other Word Forms of Alcove

Noun

Singular:
alcove
Plural:
alcoves

Origin of Alcove

  • French alcôve from Spanish alcoba from Arabic al-qubba the vault al- the qubba vault

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French alcôve, from Spanish or Portuguese alcova, alcoba, from Arabic القبة ‘the vault, chamber with vaulted roof’.

    From Wiktionary

Alcove Sentence Examples

  • They knelt on a patch of dried ground in the opening of the carved alcove and examined the site.

  • The shadowy figure disappeared into an alcove.

  • Other women may prefer a small alcove seated at her makeup vanity with a free-standing mirror.

  • Adding a padded seat, colorful pillows, and a new lamp transformed the unused alcove into a cozy reading nook.

  • The house was a little smaller than they wanted, but the hallway alcove was easily transformed into a nursery for their new baby.

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