noun
definition
A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
definition
A shady retreat.
example
The house was situated in a leafy alcove.
Examples of alcoves in a Sentence
They can be as large as the wall, and work well above double vanities that have been set into alcoves.
She passed several men with guns hidden in the alcoves of doors as she walked.
The alcoves were white, seemingly of stone or plaster; but the archways were covered with blue varnish or blue tiles, with beautiful inscriptions in white and gold.
Extra light came from wall fittings and downlights in the fireplace alcoves.
Dimly lit viewing rooms enhance the quality of any plasma set and the recessed alcoves screen out ambient store light.
Jefferson liked the practical functionality of bed alcoves and the remodel included bed alcoves in all of the bedrooms.