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alcove Synonyms

Another word for alcove

Choosing another word for alcove depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
recess
Strong
nook
niche
bay
Weak
cubbyhole

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
bower
arbor
gazebo

• Nearby Words

alcoholic
alcoholically
alcoholism
alcove
alderman
alderperson
alderwoman

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Alcove. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/alcove
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