Alcove

/ˈæl.koʊv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A recess or small room attached to or forming part of a larger room, often used for a specific purpose.

She set up a cozy reading nook in the alcove by the window.

An architectural feature that creates a small, often secluded area within a room.

The dining room featured an alcove designed for the family's antique china cabinet.

A niche or a small space in a garden or park, typically used for sitting or relaxation.

They installed a swing in the garden alcove to create a peaceful retreat.

From the Spanish 'alcoba', which derives from Arabic 'al-qubba'.

alcove bed

A bed that is set into an alcove or recess, providing privacy and coziness.

reading alcove

A small, comfortable space designed for reading or relaxation.

niche

A shallow recess, especially one in a wall or the like.

recess

An indent or hollow in a surface.

cozy

Providing a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

Chill spot

Let's hang out in the alcove; it's a chill spot.

Hideaway

The roof garden was her little hideaway alcove.