noun
alcove
AL-kohv
Alcove (noun) means a small recessed space set into the wall of a larger room. Example: “They fitted a reading nook into the alcove by the window.”
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A small recessed space set into the wall of a larger room.
"They fitted a reading nook into the alcove by the window."
"The wine bottles were displayed in a lit alcove behind the bar."
How to use alcove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small recess or nook built into a wall or room.
Common pairings
a cozy alcove
a window alcove
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Word forms
- Plural
- alcoves
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Etymology
From French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba, from Arabic al-qubba, "vaulted chamber."
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What does “alcove” mean?
The word “alcove” means a small recessed space set into the wall of a larger room. In plain terms, a small recess or nook built into a wall or room.
How do you pronounce “alcove”?
“Alcove” is pronounced AL-kohv (/ˈæl.koʊv/ in IPA).
How do you use “alcove” in a sentence?
Here is “alcove” used in a sentence: “They fitted a reading nook into the alcove by the window.”
What part of speech is “alcove”?
“Alcove” is a noun.
Where does the word “alcove” come from?
The word “alcove” comes from French. From French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba, from Arabic al-qubba, "vaulted chamber.".
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