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Definition of alcove

alcove

/ˈæl.koʊv/
al · cove
Plural:alcoves
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Adjective:alcoved
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alcove Lexical Profile

alcove Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A recessed section of a room or an arched opening in a wall, often used for a bed, seating, or display.

Example

"They placed a comfortable reading chair and a small lamp inside the sunlit alcove by the window."

2

A small, secluded bower or summerhouse in a garden or park.

Example

"We took shelter from the sudden afternoon rain in a shaded stone alcove along the garden path."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century from French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba, which ultimately derives from Arabic al-qubba ('the vault' or 'domed chamber').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alcove. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alcove
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