alcove

[US]/'ælkəʊv/
[UK]/'ælkov/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a recess or secluded area, especially one that is partially enclosed by walls; a space that is set back or indented from a larger room or area

Phrases & Collocations

a cozy alcove

an intimate alcove

a secluded alcove

Example Sentences

The alcove held a couch.

We partitioned off the alcove to make another bedroom.

Also situated in a cliff alcove are the 160 rooms and 6 kivas (ceremonial houses) of Keet Seel.

The cozy alcove in the corner is the perfect spot to read a book.

She decorated the alcove with fairy lights and plush cushions.

The restaurant has a private alcove for romantic dinners.

The alcove provided a quiet space for meditation and reflection.

I like to sit in the alcove by the window and watch the rain.

The alcove was filled with beautiful plants and sunlight.

The alcove in the library is a popular spot for students to study.

She found a hidden alcove behind the bookshelf.

The alcove in the bedroom is a cozy nook for relaxation.

They gathered in the alcove for a private conversation.

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