alcove
noun
a recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room.
alcoves
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pluralof alcove.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A piped-in soundtrack simulates urban din, and latticed wood alcoves emulate storefronts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
My summers were spent oscillating between New Jersey beaches and the blast-chilled alcoves of my local library, reading about tornadoes, Greek mythology and Count Olaf.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2023
Set in a garden among plum and kiwi trees, the cottage has traditional tatami mats, shoji-paper and fusuma sliding doors, chunky wooden cabinets and tokonoma alcoves.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
It’s a magical environment that works as an extension of the house, filled with shade, wildlife and private alcoves, including a pathway to a bunny hutch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
Jason stepped back and examined the row of alcoves.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
